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Everton reportedly lead Doumbia race after Sunday scouting links

Everton are reportedly leading the race to sign BK Häcken midfielder Abdoulaye Doumbia, according to a new claim about the Blues’ position among the clubs interested in the 19-year-old. On Sunday, Read Everton reported that the club had been scouting…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 7:14 AM
Everton reportedly lead Doumbia race after Sunday scouting links
Key Things to Know
  • Everton are reportedly leading the pursuit to sign BK Häcken teenage midfielder Abdoulaye Doumbia.
  • The 19-year-old is being pursued for a permanent transfer, though no formal offer has been made.
  • Sunderland, Coventry City, and Celtic are also monitoring the Ivory Coast midfielder.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Everton are reportedly leading the race to sign BK Häcken midfielder Abdoulaye Doumbia ahead of English rivals Sunderland and Coventry City. Football Insider claims the Premier League club is ahead in the pursuit of the 19-year-old Ivory Coast youth international, who is also drawing monitoring interest from Scottish side Celtic and several European clubs.

Doumbia joined Swedish outfit Häcken from ASEC Mimosas in January and is under contract until 2030. Despite the reported scouting links, no formal bid has been submitted for a permanent transfer, and Everton manager David Moyes recently played down expectations regarding recruitment in the upcoming January window.

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