Lens are being linked with a move for Rapid Vienna centre-back Serge-Philippe Raux-Yao as the French club assess defensive options ahead of the summer window.
The 26-year-old, who holds both French and Ivorian nationality, is currently valued at €3.50m and is emerging as a potential target for the Ligue 1 side, according to data listed on Transfermarkt dated 14 April 2026. The probability of a deal remains unclear, with the move rated only as “?” at this stage.
Raux-Yao is on the books of Austrian Bundesliga outfit Rapid Vienna, where he wears the number six shirt and operates primarily as a left-footed centre-back. With his contract situation at the club not publicly disclosed and no expiry date recorded, speculation has increased over whether he could become a free agent or be available for a relatively modest fee should Rapid choose to cash in.
Born in Pontoise on 30 May 1999, the 1.97m defender offers significant aerial presence and physicality at the heart of the back line. His dual-nationality profile – listed as France and Côte d’Ivoire – would make a switch to Lens particularly intriguing, returning him to his country of birth and into a league where his profile could grow further.
Raux-Yao has been a regular for Rapid Vienna in the current Austrian Bundesliga campaign, featuring in their recent fixtures as part of a defence that has been tested in domestic competition. In Rapid’s latest league outing before this rumour emerged, he played the full match in a tightly contested encounter, contributing to a disciplined back-line performance in a draw that underlined his reliability at centre-back.
With his market value at €3.50m and no confirmed contract end date, Lens may view Raux-Yao as a cost-effective addition or a potential free-agent opportunity if his deal in Vienna is close to expiry. Should the move materialise, a return to France with a club competing in Ligue 1 could mark a pivotal step in shaping his reputation and raising his profile on a bigger European stage.
