Barcelona or RB Leipzig – €29 million-rated Bundesliga star narrows his future to two options

Barcelona or RB Leipzig – €29 million-rated Bundesliga star narrows his future to two options Fisnik Asllani is approaching a decisive moment in his career. The Hoffenheim striker is expected to leave the Bundesliga club this summer, but despite attracting widespread interest across Europe, he has reduced his list of potential destinations to just two clubs. Indeed, according to reports in Germany, as relayed by SPORT , the Kosovo international is holding out hope for a move to Barcelona. If that opportunity fails to materialise, RB Leipzig is now viewed as his preferred alternative. Waiting for Barcelona’s move Asllani has been on Barcelona’s radar for several months. The Catalan club monitored his development throughout last season and made initial enquiries with his representatives earlier this summer to better understand both his contractual situation and his willingness to move. Barcelona are aware that his release clause stands at €29 million, although Hoffenheim are believed to be open to negotiating a lower fee if performance-related bonuses or other incentives are included in the deal. Waiting for Barcelona. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) For the striker, the Spotify Camp Nou remains the dream destination. He has publicly expressed his admiration for Barça on several occasions and has repeatedly hinted that he would welcome the opportunity to wear the club’s colours. Julian Alvarez remains Barcelona’s priority Despite their interest in Asllani, Barcelona’s immediate focus lies elsewhere. The club’s top objective is to sign a marquee centre-forward capable of leading Hansi Flick’s attack, with Julian Alvarez continuing to top the shortlist. Only once that pursuit is resolved will Barcelona decide whether to recruit a second striker, a decision that is closely linked to Ferran Torres’ future. Although Barcelona insist they have received no official approach from PSG, uncertainty surrounding Ferran’s situation means a departure later this summer cannot be ruled out. RB Leipzig emerges as the main alternative Asllani is still holding out hope for the La Liga champions to come calling. However, rather than waiting indefinitely, the striker has now begun exploring talks with RB Leipzig. Asllani sees RB Leipzig as his Plan B. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) The German club’s project is highly regarded by the player, who sees it as an ideal environment to continue his development while remaining in the Bundesliga. He has already ruled out a move to Borussia Dortmund , believing Leipzig offers a more attractive sporting pathway and the possibility of including a reasonable release clause in any future contract. Barcelona’s final decision depends on multiple factors, including Ferran’s future and developments within their own academy, where Hamza Abdelkarim is seen as an exciting option for the No. 9 position. For now, Asllani continues to wait, hoping the opportunity he has long desired finally arrives. If it does not, Leipzig appears ready to offer him the next chapter of his career.