Barcelona shows renewed interest in Hoffenheim's Fisnik Asllani

Barcelona is reportedly renewing its interest in Hoffenheim attacker Fisnik Asllani, as confirmed by Kicker, following the collapse of their planned transfer for Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi. Asllani, a 23-year-old Kosovo international, is expected to leave Hoffenheim before the transfer window closes. RB Leipzig remains in contention for his signature but must reduce its squad size to facilitate an expensive deal. Asllani has an estimated market value of €35 million and prefers a move abroad despite interest from several Bundesliga clubs. No formal offer from Barcelona has been reported yet, as the club evaluates its recruitment strategy after Kroupi's injury.

• 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona renew interest in Hoffenheim attacker Fisnik Asllani