According to O Jogo, several Premier League clubs have taken steps to sign Issa Doumbia. Newcastle is among those clubs and may need to replace Sandro Tonali in midfield. The report states Newcastle is ready to offer a higher amount, further complicating Sporting CP's plans. The current transfer fee is between 20 and 25 million euros.

A Bola reports that there is competition for Issa Doumbia, particularly from England, and that Newcastle offers the attraction of the Premier League.

Newcastle United, Everton, and Chelsea are among several Premier League clubs interested in the 22-year-old midfielder Issa Doumbia. Serie A clubs Napoli, Inter Milan, and AC Milan are tracking Doumbia, as are the Portuguese teams Benfica and Sporting. Doumbia's contract with Venezia runs until 2029, and according to reports from April 2026, the club's asking price is €15 million.