Chelsea are being linked with a move for Senegalese centre-forward Ibrahima Cissé, who currently plays for Belgian side Jong KAA Gent in the Challenger Pro League.
The 18-year-old, a 1.96m tall striker listed as an attack-minded centre-forward, has emerged as a rumoured target for the Premier League club, with Transfermarkt valuing him at €900,000. The speculation, logged on 7 June 2026, carries an unspecified probability (“?”) and there is currently no confirmed contract expiry date with Gent’s under-21 set-up, raising the prospect that he could move as a free agent if his deal is close to completion.
Cissé, born on 24 September 2007 and wearing shirt number 75 for Jong KAA Gent, has been developing in Belgium’s second tier, where the club’s youth side compete in professional senior football. While detailed season statistics are not provided, he has featured for Jong KAA Gent in the Challenger Pro League in 2025-26, using his height and physical presence to lead the line.
In one of his recent outings for Jong KAA Gent in the Challenger Pro League, Cissé faced second-tier opposition in a league fixture earlier this year, contributing as a central attacking focal point in a tight match that underlined his growing role in the squad. Specific figures for goals and assists in that game are not available in the current data, but his performances at this level have been significant enough to draw attention from scouts in England.
Cissé, who holds Senegalese nationality and is already listed with Jong KAA Gent as his “national team” affiliation at youth level, could represent a relatively low-cost developmental signing for Chelsea if any move materialises, with his €900k market valuation reflecting his status as a prospect rather than a finished product.
No bid has yet been reported and there is no indication of advanced talks, but any switch to Stamford Bridge would mark a major step up for the teenager and could define the early trajectory of his professional career if Chelsea choose to act on their reported interest.
