Aston Villa are interested in Venezia's 22-year-old Italian youth international midfielder Issa Doumbia, but the Serie B club is firmly opposed to his departure this month as they are pursuing promotion. This season, Doumbia has contributed 2 goals and 3 assists in 19 Serie B appearances. His contract with the Italian club runs until June 2029, and he is also of interest to other clubs, including Wolverhampton Wanderers, Leicester City, and Southampton. The player joined Venezia in July 2024 for a reported €1.0 million, and the club reportedly rejected a bid from Southampton in August 2025 worth €6 million plus add-ons. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €6.5 million.