Chelsea’s ownership group, BlueCo, admire Venezia's 22-year-old Italian-Ivorian midfielder Issa Doumbia and are among several Premier League clubs interested in the player. While a move to their partner club Strasbourg has been discussed as a developmental step, there is a possibility he could be integrated into Chelsea's first-team plans in the future. The competition for the Italy Under-21 international, who joined Venezia in July 2024 and is under contract until 2029, is significant. Newcastle United and Everton are also listed as potential destinations, and Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Brighton have all watched him in recent months. Additionally, Serie A clubs Napoli, Inter Milan, and AC Milan are tracking his progress, and Portuguese teams Benfica and Sporting are also interested. His current market value is €8.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Reports from April 2026 state Venezia's asking price for the player is a firm €15 million.