According to O Jogo, several Premier League clubs have taken steps to sign Issa Doumbia, including Bournemouth, which is causing concern among Sporting CP executives about a possible increase in the transfer fee. The fee is currently between 20 and 25 million euros, and Bournemouth's interest could complicate Sporting CP's plans.

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, with Venezia asking for €25 million while Sporting CP prepares an offer between €18 and €20 million. The Italian-Ivorian player has fully agreed to join the Portuguese club on a proposed contract until 2031, and the media outlet A Bola has mentioned that other English clubs are also monitoring the midfielder.