Sporting's opening bid for Issa Doumbia revealed | OneFootball

Sporting are already preparing the first step to secure Issa Doumbia. The Lions are ready to submit an initial offer to Venezia in the region of €10 million, plus a variable amount based on objectives, with a view to signing the Italian midfielder.

The 22-year-old player is seen in Alvalade as one for the future, tipped as a possible successor to Hidemasa Morita from 2026/27. Sporting’s SAD want to move quickly in negotiations, trying to get ahead of the competition, at a time when Roma have reportedly already begun exploratory contacts to learn the conditions demanded by the current Serie B leaders.

Interest does not stop there. Inter Milan and AC Milan are also closely monitoring the progress of the Italy Under-21 international, who is enjoying a standout season. Given the growing number of interested clubs, the bar is tending to rise, at a time when the player himself feels ready to make the jump to another competitive level.

Although he would view a move to Sporting positively, Doumbia is waiting to see whether Rui Borges’ side secure a place in the Champions League. That factor could be decisive in helping the deal go through, given the midfielder’s desire to compete in Europe’s top club competition.

This season, playing for Venezia, Issa Doumbia – valued at €8 million – has made 34 appearances. In total, across the 2,843 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the midfielder has scored eight goals and provided four assists.

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