Stoke City are hoping to make certain that Djibril Cisse will be plying his trade in the Premier League next season, according to a report in the British tabloid The Daily Mail.

The 27-year-old has returned to French giants Marseille following a season-long loan spell at Sunderland. Despite scoring ten goals in 35 league appearances, the Mackems decided not to take up the option of completing his switch on a permanent basis.

The 37-time capped France international has been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur and recently admitted he would not hesitate should they come calling.

However, it is claimed that Potters manager Tony Pulis is keen to add the 5ft 11in striker to his squad as he looks to keep the Staffordshire-based outfit in England’s top-flight for a second successive season.

OM, meanwhile, have confirmed that the former Liverpool star is free to leave them, whether it be on a full-time basis or on loan once more.