Sporting and Benfica are both in negotiations with Veneza for midfielder Issa Doumbia. Sporting has also made a concrete proposal to the 22-year-old. It is reported that the project has pleased the player. Benfica has not yet spoken with him. In addition to the two Portuguese clubs, competition for the Italy U21 international, who has three caps for the team, is also coming from England, with Brentford showing strong interest.
While many Italian clubs have been following Doumbia, none have yet approached Veneza to discuss a possible transfer. It is understood that a deal will not be concluded for less than €15 million, and the price is expected to increase due to the competition to sign the player. Doumbia, who joined Venezia in July 2024 for a reported €1.0 million, has a contract with the club until June 2029 and a current Transfermarkt market value of €8.00m. It is reported that in April 2026, Beşiktaş made an official €15 million offer for the player.
