The Mali played for Liverpool between 2005 and 2008 and made 87 appearances for the Reds.
He was part of a side that won the FA Cup in 2006 and reached the Champions League final in 2007.
The 31-year-old has also played for European giants Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain, but is keen on a move back to England.
Sissoko recently had a trial with West Brom, but Tony Pulis decided not to sign the midfielder.
Hull and Sunderland have been linked with the former Liverpool man.