Barcelona’s revived chase after Hoffenheim Kosovo striker Asllani

FC Barcelona have revived their hunt for TSG Hoffenheim Kosovo striker Fisnik Asllani, the 23‑year‑old forward priced at €35 million, after the proposed Bournemouth signing of Eli Junior Kroupi fell through due to a foot injury. The Catalan club now view him as a viable attacking option for the upcoming season.

The Blaugrana consider Asllani a viable attacking option for the upcoming season, a view that gained traction after the proposed Bournemouth transfer fell through. A German outlet confirmed the report, which originally appeared in the Catalan sports newspaper Sport, linking FC Barcelona directly to the TSG Hoffenheim forward.

Listed at €35 million, the 23‑year‑old Fisnik Asllani is being evaluated as a potential summer reinforcement. FC Barcelona are weighing his acquisition as they seek to bolster their attack.

Sources say Asllani is expected to leave Hoffenheim before the transfer window closes, with RB Leipzig identified as the leading candidate for his signature. Both German clubs are monitoring his situation closely.

Leipzig would need to act swiftly to trim its squad before completing an expensive purchase, having previously maintained a payroll of 35 players. The Saxon club’s roster size is a key factor in any potential deal.

Barcelona’s interest intensified after Bournemouth’s attempt to sign attacker Eli Junior Kroupi collapsed because of a foot injury that will sideline him for several months. Kroupi’s unavailability opened a clearer route for the Catalan side.

As a consequence, Asllani has risen higher on Barcelona’s shortlist, now ranked above other targets as the Spanish champions assess alternative attacking options.

The Kosovo international prefers a move abroad and has already been linked with Leipzig, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, making Barcelona an attractive destination should the club formalise its interest.

No concrete Barcelona offer has yet been reported, leaving Asllani’s future dependent on whether the Blaugrana convert their renewed interest into formal negotiations with Hoffenheim. Leipzig remains well positioned but could miss out.

Head coach Hansi Flick has already recruited a German player this summer, and Asllani, born and raised in Berlin, represented Germany at U18 and U20 levels before switching allegiance to Kosovo. His German background could suit Barcelona’s plans.