According to some rumors, AFC Bournemouth is reportedly interested in Issa Doumbia, but Sporting CP appears to be the frontrunner to sign him. A meeting between Sporting and Venezia officials is scheduled for Monday in Milan to finalize the transfer. Venezia is asking for €25 million, including bonuses, while Sporting CP is preparing an offer between €18 and €20 million. Despite the difference, negotiations are advancing quickly, as the Italian-Ivorian player has fully agreed to join the Portuguese club on a proposed contract until 2031.
The media outlet A Bola has mentioned that other English clubs, including Everton, Newcastle, and Brentford, are also monitoring the 22-year-old midfielder. Doumbia, who has been capped three times for Italy's U21 team, joined Venezia from AlbinoLeffe in July 2024 for a reported €1.0 million. His contract with the Italian club runs until June 2029, and his current market value on Transfermarkt is €8.00m.
