Issa Doumbia could really be on his way to Portugal... but not to Sporting | OneFootball

Benfica are moving decisively to secure the signing of Issa Doumbia, the Venezia midfielder, putting themselves at the front of the queue in an attempt to get ahead of Sporting’s interest, in a move that promises to shake up the upcoming transfer window.

The midfielder stood out throughout the season that ended with promotion to Serie A, establishing himself as one of the key figures and attracting the attention of several European clubs, largely thanks to his physicality, game intelligence and consistent performances over the course of the campaign.

The club from Luz has reportedly already identified the player as a priority target, according to Nicolò Schira, and is preparing to move forward with a formal offer, both to the Italian club and to the player himself, looking to speed up the process and gain an edge in a race involving direct competition.

On Sporting’s side, interest in the midfielder also remains, at a time when the Lions’ squad could undergo changes in the middle of the park, given the uncertainty surrounding the futures of Morten Hjulmand and Hidemasa Morita.

This season, playing for Venezia, Issa Doumbia – valued at €8 million – has made 36 appearances. In total, across the 3,009 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the midfielder has scored nine goals and provided four assists.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.