This young Malian talent is turning heads in England

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·26 January 2026

This young Malian talent is turning heads in England

The young Mamadou Doumbia (19) is quickly making a name for himself in England. Several Premier League clubs are closely monitoring the Malian forward, with Newcastle leading the race to secure his signature.

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Doumbia joined Watford in July 2024 and is under contract with the club until June 2029. This season in the Championship, he has netted 3 goals and provided 1 assist in 18 appearances, while also earning 5 caps and scoring once for Mali. His market value is estimated at €800,000.

🚨 Newcastle United are pushing to sign 19-year-old Malian forward Mamadou Doumbia this winter. The Magpies are monitoring the Watford attacker closely and, according to the player’s entourage, Newcastle have taken the lead in the race — with the youngster now seen as a priority
– Sunday, 25 January 2026

According to his representatives, the player is interested in the project presented by Newcastle, which could help smooth negotiations in the weeks ahead. Burnley and Brentford are also still in the running, seeing him as a promising prospect for the future.

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