Initially, it was reported that Modou Keba Cisse was set to join the French second division club Troyes. However, new developments indicate that Aston Villa is now leading the race for his transfer. The Oberösterreichische Nachrichten reported that Aston Villa, which finished in the top six of the Premier League last season, is proposing a transfer fee ranging from five and a half to six million Euros for the 19-year-old center-back. This transfer would represent the second most lucrative sale in the history of LASK, Cisse's current club. Furthermore, the deal is expected to include a clause for Cisse to be loaned back to LASK for one year, even though his contract with the club runs until 2026.