According to Africa Foot, Newcastle United have joined Burnley in competing to sign Mamadou Doumbia. Newcastle United have emerged as the current leading contenders, view Doumbia as a player for the future, and are expected to advance talks in the coming weeks. It is also reported that a transfer in the remainder of the current window is unlikely, and that Watford still has a strong negotiating position regarding any future deal.

Mamadou Doumbia, 19, is generating interest from clubs in England during this winter transfer window. The young Malian forward is being monitored by several Premier League clubs, notably Newcastle. The Malian forward has been of interest to Burnley since last summer and is now also shortlisted by Newcastle and Brentford. These clubs view him as a future prospect who could strengthen their attacking department. According to the player's entourage, Newcastle has taken a lead. Mamadou Doumbia has become a priority for the Magpies' management. The Bamako native and his representatives are receptive to the project proposed by the club from northern England. This preference could facilitate discussions between the different parties if negotiations progress favorably. According to a reliable source, the Magpies are expected to accelerate the process in the coming weeks. Mamadou Doumbia, valued at 800,000 euros on Transfermarkt, and his entourage are confident about the outcome of the discussions. The forward joined Watford in July 2024 and his contract runs until June 30, 2029. He has 5 caps and 1 goal for Mali, and in the current Championship season, he has recorded 3 goals and 1 assist in 18 appearances.