Issa Doumbia is attracting attention from several leading European clubs, with Napoli having made contact over a possible move for the Sporting CP midfielder in January.
The 23-year-old, an Italian midfielder of Ivorian origin, has emerged as a prominent target ahead of the winter transfer window. According to Fussball-News, Napoli, Juventus and AS Roma are all monitoring his situation, while Napoli have already approached his representatives to establish the terms of a potential deal.
Doumbia’s performances are also being followed in England by Newcastle United and Brentford. Both clubs are understood to value his physical strength, versatility and ability to operate either as a defensive midfielder or in a box-to-box role.
Sporting CP are not expected to make his departure straightforward. The Portuguese club have reportedly placed an €80m release clause in his contract and have already rejected offers worth close to €50m.
Clubs interested in opening negotiations would therefore need to consider a bid of between €55m and €65m, according to the report.
Doumbia remains under contract with Sporting CP until June 2031, giving the club a strong negotiating position. Despite that long-term agreement, his future could become one of the talking points of the upcoming winter transfer window.
The midfielder is valued at €20m by Transfermarkt.
Sporting CP are due to face FC Porto in the 12th round of the Portuguese league in their next fixture.