Arsenal are prepared to compete with Leeds for the signing of 22-year-old French youth international and Rennes midfielder Djaoui Cissé. The midfielder has made 21 appearances in Ligue 1 during the 2025/2026 season. Cissé, who has 8 caps for France U21, has a contract with the French club until 2030 and a current Transfermarkt market value of €15.00m.