Barcelona eyes Hoffenheim's Asllani as potential Ferran Torres replacement

Barcelona is considering a move for Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani amid uncertainty surrounding Ferran Torres's future. Torres, linked with Paris Saint-Germain after a strong World Cup performance, may leave Camp Nou, prompting Barcelona to identify Asllani as a fallback plan. The 23-year-old, who had a productive season with 10 goals and seven assists, is seen as a suitable replacement. Asllani has expressed a desire to join Barcelona but has a near-finalized agreement with RB Leipzig, creating a time-sensitive situation for the Catalan club. The decision on Torres's future will significantly impact Barcelona's next steps regarding Asllani's potential signing.

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