Marseille striker Djibril Cisse has issued a come-and-get-me plea to clubs in England.
Striker out to prove a point
Marseille striker Djibril Cisse has issued a come-and-get-me plea to clubs in England.
The former Liverpool man has set his sights on a return to the Premier League for family reasons.
Cisse spent two years at Anfield before initially joining Marseille on loan in 2006 before making the move at Stade Velodrome permanent 12 months later.
A number of English sides are thought to be tracking Cisse with Marseille believed to be willing to let the flying striker move on.
Manchester City, Tottenham and Portsmouth all tried to sign Cisse during the January transfer window and now Blackburn and Wigan are reportedly interested in signing the former Auxerre hit-man.
Cisse is open to a return to England, believing the style of football in the Premier League suits him best.
Wish
'It's my wish now to be back in England," Cisse told the
Observer. "I had a good time in Marseille, but I really want to come back.
"My wife is from Wales and my family is here, but the main thing is the league. I think I am more of an English football type, I think it suits me better.
"I think if you are quick and strong - physically and mentally - you can do something in England. And I want to prove to everybody that I am a good player and I can do good things."
Backing
Cisse also backed Marseille team-mate and Arsenal target Samir Nasri to be a success in England if he makes the move to Emirates Stadium.
Nasri is expected to seal his move to Arsenal after Euro 2008 and Cisse is a big admirer of the playmaker.
"'I am quite sure he is going to do well at Arsenal - when you have Samir at your back you know you are going to have a minimum one or two chances in the game," added Cisse.
