Cisse could make Prem return

Interest building in French striker

By Patrick Haond   Last updated: 7th January 2008

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Djibril Cisse is believed to be attracting the interest of a host of English clubs according to L'Equipe.

The French striker has endured a disappointing Ligue 1 campaign so far, scoring just two goals, and Marseille have admitted that they are prepared to listen to offers for the player.

Cisse spent time in England with Liverpool between 2004 and 2006, and despite winning the UEFA Champions League during his time at Anfield he struggled to adapt to the Premier League and make a swift return to France.

Manchester City are believed to be the player's preferred destination, but Bolton, West Ham and Blackburn are also reported to be showing an interest. Mark Hughes is apparently already planning a 10million euros (£7.5million) bid for the player.

Discussions planned

Sven Goran Eriksson has always been a fan of Cisse and may see him as the answer to his attacking problems, but he has also been linked with Lyon's Brazilian striker Fred and a whole host of other forwards.

Bolton could emerge as favourties to land the French international should Nicolas Anelka decide to leave the Reebok during the transfer window, as they would need a proven goalscorer to fill the gap.

Cisse does still have four-and-a-half years left on his current deal at the Stade Velodrome though and with discussions planned to be held with club officials in the next week the player may yet decide to ignore all the English interest in favour of remaining at Marseille.