Benfica are monitoring Venezia's 22-year-old Italian-Ivorian midfielder Issa Doumbia. Scouts from the Portuguese club have watched the player during recent games. Doumbia, who joined Venezia in July 2024, has a contract until June 2029 and a current Transfermarkt market value of €8.00m. In 34 Serie B appearances this season, he has scored 6 goals and provided 5 assists. The midfielder, who has 3 caps for the Italy U21 team, has also been linked with Sporting CP, Napoli, and Roma.