Newcastle United, Brentford and Burnley are in the mix for Watford’s Mamadou Doumbia.
Africa Foot state the Premier League trio have ‘significant interest’ in the Watford player.
Newcastle United, Brentford and Burnley would be engaging in a ‘real battle’ for the 19-year-old’s signature.
Watford signed the Mali international from AS Black Stars in July 2024. At Vicarage Road, he mainly operated as a No.9 and at times on the wings.
The forward has scored five goals and contributed one assist from 40 matches for Watford of which three goals and an assist are from this season. Newcastle United, Brentford and Burnley have already scouted him.
Recent claims from Turkey have covered Çaykur Rizespor’s interest ahead of the winter market. There was no mention of an offer or negotiations with the Championship side.
Africa Foot make no mention of the Turkish club and focus on Newcastle United, Brentford and Burnley.
Sources close to Doumbia informed them the Magpies are in the lead. Newcastle United have presented their sporting project to the player. Subsequently, the Watford attacker and his entourage are tempted.
Eddie Howe’s side are ‘expected to accelerate’ their efforts to try and take him away from the Hornets.
Doumbia preferring Newcastle United could accelerate negotiations with Watford.
Newcastle United have a ‘strong interest’ in him, but his camp are keeping other options open. This should certainly give Brentford and Burnley hope.
With a contract until 2029, Transfermarkt currently values him at €800k. Javi Gracia’s side will certainly demand more than that to sell him either in January or next summer,
The Malian, for his part, remains focused on improving his game at Watford.
