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Director confirms ‘great interest’ with Everton, Sunderland and Celtic circling

BK Häcken sporting director Erik Friberg has confirmed Everton, Sunderland, Celtic and others need to pay more than €5m sign Abdoulaye Doumbia in the winter market. He’s played 2,389 minutes from 28 matches, even managing two goals and three assists.…

By Naveen Ullal · Sport Witness

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 9:39 AM

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BK Häcken's sporting director confirmed strong transfer interest in midfielder Abdoulaye Doumbia amid links to Everton, Sunderland, and Celtic.
Any permanent transfer for the 19-year-old defensive midfielder is expected to cost more than €5 million.
Director Erik Friberg dismissed reports claiming Turkish club Trabzonspor held a meeting to sign Doumbia.

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BK Häcken sporting director Erik Friberg has confirmed significant transfer interest in 19-year-old defensive midfielder Abdoulaye Doumbia. Clubs including Everton, Sunderland, and Celtic are reportedly monitoring the Ivorian youngster ahead of the winter transfer window. Friberg acknowledged the high level of external interest while noting that nothing is concrete yet regarding a potential permanent move.

Friberg dismissed rumors of a meeting with Trabzonspor and suggested that a reported €5 million valuation would likely be too low. Doumbia joined Häcken from ASEC Mimosas in January, making 28 appearances and registering two goals and three assists during his breakout season in Sweden.

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