Everton and Newcastle United are now among the Premier League clubs linked with Venezia midfielder Issa Doumbia as the 2026/27 season approaches, according to Portuguese outlet A Bola (via Sport Witness). The 22-year-old played a crucial role in Venezia’s promotion campaign, scoring 10 goals and providing five assists over 38 appearances.
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Doumbia’s performance statistics affirm his impact on the pitch; with a non-penalty expected goals (xG) of 10.54, he ranks in the top 85% of Serie B players. His expected assists (xA) of 0.21 per 90 minutes positions him above 84% of his league counterparts. Moreover, he boasts a passing completion rate of 89.44%, averaging nearly 40 passes per game.
Brentford and Bournemouth were previously interested, but the newly reported interest from Everton and Newcastle has led Venezia to increase their asking price from €15 million to nearly €20 million. Sporting CP currently leads the pursuit, with a five-year contract and an €80 million release clause on the table; however, Premier League clubs often have financial sway that can alter situations.
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