Closed: the summer 2026 window ended without this move.
Issa Doumbia to Newcastle United
Last update: 167 days ago
Status and verdict
Did not happen
Closed rumours are no longer scored: the status is final.
InsideFutbol reports that Sporting CP are finalising the move of central midfielder Issa Doumbia (Italy) to Newcastle United. Earlier, Marco Conterio noted interest was being pursued with Sporting Lisbon.
First reported by InsideFutbol
1 article · 1 independent source
What we know
InsideFutbol reports that Sporting CP are finalising the move of central midfielder Issa Doumbia (Italy) to Newcastle United. Earlier, Marco Conterio noted interest was being pursued with Sporting Lisbon.
Since then, no updates show a completed transfer or formal offer from Newcastle United. The key details remain unclear—whether the deal is signed or still pending—and no confirmation has appeared across sources. The transaction remains unresolved, with neither club confirming the move nor indicating a definitive outcome.
InsideFutbol confirms the absence of a signed deal.
Key findings
- First report: 20 May 2026, InsideFutbol.
- 1 independent source behind it (InsideFutbol); 0 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 167 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InsideFutbol 20/05/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Sporting Lisbon are 'finalising' the midfielder's move Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
Timeline
- 20 May 2026 · InsideFutbolSporting Lisbon are 'finalising' the midfielder's move
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Newcastle United need him?
Central Midfield: the central midfielders Newcastle United already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current central midfielders (7, 1 with a year or less left)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nico González | Defensive Midfield | 24 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Jacob Ramsey | Central Midfield | 25 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Lewis Miley | Central Midfield | 20 | 30 Jun 2032 |
| Aladji Bamba | Defensive Midfield | 20 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Sean Steur | Central Midfield | 18 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Joelinton | Central Midfield | 30 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Joe Willock | Central Midfield | 27 | 30 Jun 2027 |
Recent signings in this position
- Nico González (Defensive Midfield)2026/27 · from Manchester City · €56.00m
- Aladji Bamba (Defensive Midfield)2026/27 · from AS Monaco · €35.50m
- Sean Steur (Central Midfield)2026/27 · from Ajax Amsterdam · €23.50m
- Jacob Ramsey (Central Midfield)2025/26 · from Aston Villa · €45.15m
- Isaac Hayden (Defensive Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Portsmouth FC
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 20 May 2026
- Latest report
- 20 May 2026 (166 days ago)
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2031
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Also linked with
Player profile
- Full name
- Issa Doumbia
- Age
- 23
- Agent
- StarAssist