Serie B’s Goal-Scoring Midfield Gem Eyes Premier League Move: Should Everton Beat Newcastle To His Signature?

Serie B’s Goal-Scoring Midfield Gem Eyes Premier League Move: Should Everton Beat Newcastle To His Signature?

Everton and Newcastle United are the latest Premier League clubs linked with Venezia midfielder Issa Doumbia ahead of the 2026/27 season, per Portuguese outlet A Bola (via Sport Witness). The 22-year-old was a massive part of Venezia’s promotion-winning season, racking up 10 goals and five assists across 38 appearances.

Everton and Newcastle eye Venezia’s Serie B star as Sporting CP scramble to keep the lead

His stats back up what people see on the pitch as his non-penalty xG (10.54) puts him in the top 85% of Serie B players, and his xA of 0.21 per 90 minutes is better than 84% of the rest of the league. He also completes 89.44% of his passes, averaging nearly 40 per game.

Brentford and Bournemouth were already keen, but Everton and Newcastle’s interest has reportedly bumped Venezia’s asking price from €15m to nearly €20m. Sporting CP are still the frontrunners and have a five-year deal and an €80m release clause ready to go, but Premier League money usually has a way of changing things.

How does Doumbia fit the profile Everton actually need this summer?