Barcelona's turbulent search for a new centre-forward has taken an unexpected turn following a series of setbacks in the current transfer market.
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Subscribe Sekarang →According to SPORT, the Catalan giants are shifting their attention toward Hoffenheim forward Fisnik Asllani as an increasingly viable option to bolster their attacking ranks.
The club's initial priority remained Julian Alvarez, though hopes of luring the forward away from Atlético Madrid continue to fade with each passing day.
Plans were further disrupted when alternative target Eli Junior Kroupi suffered a major injury setback that sidelined the Bournemouth player for most of 2026.
That development forced sporting director Deco and head coach Hansi Flick to reevaluate their shortlist, bringing the Kosovo international firmly into focus.
Standing 1.92 metres tall, Asllani fits the physical and tactical demands specified by Flick, combining aerial dominance with aggressive pressing and two-footed finishing.
The 23-year-old also proved his clinical edge in the Bundesliga last season by registering 10 goals and seven assists.
Financially, the profile makes sense for a club navigating strict economic limits, with Asllani holding a 29 million euro release clause that could potentially be negotiated lower.
Time may be running short for the Blaugrana, as RB Leipzig already hold an agreement in principle with the player while Asllani stalls for a potential Camp Nou approach.