Senegal centre-forward Idrissa Seydi is reportedly attracting interest from SM Caen, with the Ligue 3 side monitoring the FC Rouen 1899 attacker’s situation as uncertainty persists over his contract status in Normandy.
Seydi, 27, currently has no publicly listed contract expiry date at Rouen, fuelling talk he could be available as a free agent or at a relatively low fee this summer. Transfermarkt lists his market value at €400,000, a figure that could tempt Caen as they look for cost-effective attacking reinforcements. The probability of the move remains unclear, with the transfer rated only as “?” at this stage.
Left-footed and 1.78m tall, Seydi operates primarily as a centre-forward and wears the No 27 shirt for Rouen. Born in Madina Gounass on 28 September 1998, he represents Senegal and has built his senior club career in France, featuring in the Championnat National (Ligue 3) for Rouen.
The forward’s profile has risen this season in France’s third tier, where his physical presence and ability to attack space in behind have made him a focal point of Rouen’s attack. In a recent league outing against a fellow Ligue 3 opponent earlier this spring, Seydi led the line in a tight contest, contributing with his pressing and link-up play as Rouen battled to preserve their status in the division, although he was unable to get on the scoresheet in a narrow result.
With Rouen and Caen competing in the same league, any switch would be a notable intra-division move, potentially reshaping both clubs’ attacking options. Should a deal materialise, whether as a low-cost transfer or following a contract expiry that makes him a free agent, it could offer Seydi a significant platform to enhance his reputation in French football and push for the next step in his career.
