Issa Doumbia attracts Newcastle interest as Sporting set €80m clause

Newcastle United are reportedly continuing to monitor Sporting Lisbon midfielder Issa Doumbia, with Juventus, AS Roma and Brentford also linked with the player, according to journalist Ekrem Konur.

Sporting could face increased interest in the 22-year-old midfielder, who previously attracted Newcastle’s attention during his time at Venezia before the Portuguese club secured his signature.

The reported interest from several European clubs could put Doumbia’s future under the spotlight ahead of the next transfer window. However, no official transfer agreement has been announced, and Sporting remain in a strong negotiating position because of the midfielder’s contract.

Newcastle maintain interest in Doumbia

Newcastle have reportedly kept track of Doumbia’s progress since their earlier attempt to sign him while he was playing for Venezia.

The Premier League club are said to remain interested in the midfielder as they continue to assess potential options to strengthen their squad.

Sporting eventually won the race for his signature, having presented an offer that proved more convincing at the time. That outcome, however, has not ended Newcastle’s reported interest in the player.

The English club could now face competition from other sides looking to secure Doumbia’s services, with the midfielder’s performances attracting attention beyond Portugal.

Juventus, Roma and Brentford join the picture

According to Ekrem Konur, Juventus, AS Roma and Brentford are also among the clubs monitoring Doumbia’s situation.

The reported interest from Italy and England adds to the competition surrounding the Sporting midfielder. Whether any of the interested clubs will move beyond monitoring him and submit a formal offer remains unclear.

Sporting must also decide whether it would consider selling the player if an approach arrives. With several clubs reportedly following his progress, the situation could develop further during an upcoming transfer window.

For now, there has been no confirmation that Newcastle, Juventus, Roma or Brentford have made an official bid.

Sporting protected by €80m release clause

Sporting have a significant contractual safeguard, with Doumbia tied to the Portuguese club until June 2031.

His contract reportedly contains an €80m release clause, a figure that could make a potential transfer difficult for interested clubs.

The clause gives Sporting a strong position in any discussions over the midfielder’s future, particularly if competition for his signature increases. Any club seeking to sign him would need to consider the financial implications of the reported valuation attached to his contract.

Despite the €80m release clause, Doumbia’s current market value is estimated at €20m, according to the information provided in the report.

The difference between his estimated market value and the contractual release clause highlights the financial considerations that could shape any future negotiations.

Newcastle’s reported interest has therefore not disappeared, while Juventus, Roma and Brentford have also been linked with the midfielder.

With his contract running until June 2031, Sporting have no immediate contractual pressure to sell. The Portuguese club remain in control of the situation as the reported interest in Doumbia continues to develop.