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.