Djaoui Cissé was pursued by RC Strasbourg towards the end of the transfer window. According to Foot Mercato, the player will not be transferred.

According to L'Équipe, Djaoui Cissé wants to join Strasbourg and has already given his agreement to the club, despite other possibilities for his future. The two clubs have started discussions, but their positions are not close. Strasbourg has made an offer estimated at 12 million euros plus 3 million euros in bonuses, while Rennes is asking for nearly 20 million euros for the player's transfer. Negotiations will need to continue for an agreement to be reached.

Strasbourg has a strong interest in Djaoui Cissé, who fits a profile valued by the shareholder BlueCo due to being young, having potential, and the possibility of a short-term increase in value. Djaoui Cissé is interested in joining Strasbourg but has not yet agreed to contract terms. Furthermore, Strasbourg has not reached an agreement with Stade Rennais.

L'Équipe reports that RC Strasbourg is seeking to strengthen its midfield and has placed 22-year-old Djaoui Cissé on its shortlist. The situation of the Rennes academy product could result in a concrete offer from Strasbourg in the coming weeks; however, the two clubs are reportedly not yet in discussions. Rennes is not forced to sell the midfielder and is in a favorable negotiating position, because the club previously extended his contract until 2030. According to Transfermarkt, the current market value of Cissé is €10.00m. He holds both French and Malian nationality and has 8 caps for the France U21 team. VfB Stuttgart has also been mentioned in connection with the midfielder.