Fiorentina, Roma, and Milan are among the Italian clubs negotiating with Veneza for midfielder Issa Doumbia. Inter, Atalanta, and Monza have also contacted Veneza regarding the 22-year-old. The Portuguese clubs Benfica and Sporting are also interested in the player. It is reported that Benfica is in continuing contact with Veneza, and more discussions involving the player's agent are planned for this week. According to reports from Italy, Benfica may make an offer soon. The transfer fee for Doumbia is expected to be over €15 million. Besiktas, Club Brugge, Celtic, Espanhol, and Southampton have also shown interest. Doumbia holds both Italian and Ivorian citizenship, joined Venezia in July 2024, and is under contract until June 2029. He has made three appearances for the Italy U21 team and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €8.00m. In April 2026, it was reported that Beşiktaş made an official offer of €15 million.