RC Lens are being linked with a move for DR Congo‑Belgium goalkeeper Matthieu Epolo, who currently plays for Standard Liège in the Belgian Jupiler Pro League.
The 21-year-old, born in Brussels and listed at 1.89m tall, is regarded as one of the most promising young keepers in Belgium and is valued at €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Reports suggest Lens are monitoring his situation closely, although the probability of a deal is currently listed only as “?”.
Epolo, who wears the No 1 shirt for Standard, has dual nationality (DR Congo and Belgium) and operates exclusively as a goalkeeper, preferring his right foot. There is no publicly registered expiry date on his current contract, leaving uncertainty over whether he could run down his deal and move as a free agent in the future, a factor that may encourage suitors such as Lens to act early.
The Standard Liège stopper’s recent performances in the Jupiler Pro League have strengthened interest, with scouts tracking his development across Belgium’s top flight. In his latest outing for Standard – a league fixture earlier this month – he featured in goal against domestic opposition, with observers again noting his shot-stopping and command of the area, although full match data including scoreline and detailed statistics has not been formally published.
Epolo’s market value of €8.00m provides a reference point for any potential negotiations, but with no formal bid reported and his contractual situation opaque, any transfer talk remains in the realm of speculation rather than an advanced deal.
Still only 21, a move from Standard Liège to Ligue 1 with Lens would represent a significant step in Epolo’s career trajectory and, if it materialises, could shape his reputation as one of the leading young goalkeepers in European football.
