AS Monaco competes with Premier League for Gent forward Ibrahima Cissé
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 7:45 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Ibrahima Cissé, an 18-year-old forward at KAA Gent, is drawing interest from several top European clubs after a breakthrough season. AS Monaco is reportedly considering signing Cissé as part of their strategy to acquire young talent. Premier League teams including Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, and Brighton are also interested, along with Bundesliga clubs Borussia Dortmund and Red Bull Leipzig. Currently, there are no formal negotiations for the player, who has participated in 12 matches and scored once this season.
- •Cissé has played 12 games for KAA Gent this season.
- •Monaco pursues young talent as part of its roster strategy.
- •Premier League clubs are also interested in Cissé's services.
- •No formal talks have begun for a transfer yet.
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — AS Monaco rival Premier League interest in Gent youngster
"Ibrahima Cissé (18) has enjoyed a breakthrough season at KAA Gent and is now attracting interest from some of Europe’s biggest clubs, as per a report from Foot Mercato. The forward, who played in...
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