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

According to the media outlet A Bola, Issa Doumbia is being monitored by several English clubs, including Everton.

It is understood that The Friedkin Group is conducting extensive background work on Venezia's Italian-Ivorian midfielder Issa Doumbia, and both Roma and Everton are potential destinations within their multi-club network. Everton faces widespread competition from within the Premier League, as Newcastle United and Chelsea are also interested in the Italy Under-21s international, who has 3 caps for the team. Newcastle, along with Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton, have watched the 22-year-old in recent months and are showing interest. Intermediaries have confirmed there is a growing interest in him from within the Premier League. The competition extends across Europe, with Serie A clubs Napoli, Inter Milan, and AC Milan tracking his progress, as are Portuguese teams Benfica and Sporting. Chelsea’s ownership group, BlueCo, admire him and have considered a move to Strasbourg as part of a development pathway. Because his contract runs until 2029, Venezia are in a strong negotiating position for the player, whom they signed in July 2024. His current Transfermarkt market value is €8.00m, and reports from April 2026 suggest Venezia's asking price is a firm €15 million.