According to TuttoMercatoWeb.com, Cremonese has made an inquiry about Issa Doumbia for the January transfer window, but Venezia has resisted the interest and does not appear to have any intention of selling him this winter. There is also interest from abroad, with TuttoVeneziaSport reporting on interested clubs such as Club Brugge, and there have been rumors linking the player to Premier League clubs, including Wolverhampton. Doumbia, a 22-year-old central midfielder of Ivorian descent, is an Italy Under-21 international. His contract with his club is valid until June 30, 2029. In the current Serie B season, he has contributed 2 goals and 3 assists in 19 appearances. His market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €6.50m. Venezia signed Doumbia in July 2024 for a reported €1.0 million and reportedly rejected a bid from Southampton in August 2025 worth €6 million plus bonuses.