Barcelona are monitoring young striker Fisnik Asllani, whose release clause becomes effective next summer (h/t Florian Plettenberg).
The Blaugrana need a new centre-forward and could swoop for Asllani, who has ‘a deadly touch in the final third’.
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is in the final year of his contract, and the club does not appear keen to renew it.
Barca are scouring the market for replacements, and Asllani has caught the eye after a fantastic start to the 2025/26 season for TSG Hoffenheim.
The Barcelona target has bagged four goals in six games from an xG of 2.80, impressing with his technical quality and terrific finishing.
Asllani bagged a winner against Union Berlin and Bayer Leverkusen and helped Hoffenheim secure a point against Freiburg.
His performances have caught the attention of the Catalan giants. He also dreams of playing for the club.
Barca will likely be monitoring the 6ft1ins star till the end of the season before deciding whether to go all in for his signature.
Barcelona are also reportedly looking at other centre-forwards, including Karl Etta Eyong and Dusan Vlahovic.
For Barcelona, Asllani represents a low-risk, high-reward gamble.
At just 23, he’s still developing, yet already showing the kind of sharp instincts and composure that hint at a striker built for the top level.
His abilities, coupled with a release clause that activates next summer, give Barca a chance to secure a potential long-term No.9 without the inflated prices often tied to proven names.
The club’s financial caution in recent windows makes such a profile even more attractive.
If Asllani maintains his form across the campaign, he could emerge as one of Europe’s smartest pick-ups.
For a side planning its next era carefully, he fits the mould perfectly. He is young, affordable, and talented enough to become a genuine asset for the future.
