RB Leipzig closing in on Hoffenheim's Fisnik Asllani amid Barcelona interest
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
RB Leipzig appears set to sign Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani, potentially activating his €29 million release clause soon. Asllani previously considered waiting for a call from Barcelona, who are currently focused on Julián Álvarez as their primary target. Asllani's move to Leipzig is imminent as he has been authorized to skip Hoffenheim's preseason camp. However, Leipzig must first offload a player to create space for the incoming striker. Barcelona's indecision has allowed Leipzig to take the lead in the transfer race.
- •Fisnik Asllani scored 10 goals and 9 assists last season.
- •Barcelona remains focused on Julián Álvarez as their top target.
- •Leipzig must sell one forward to accommodate Asllani.
- •Asllani has been authorized to skip Hoffenheim’s training camp.
- •The move to Leipzig is expected to be finalized soon.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona target Fisnik Asllani’s move to RB Leipzig very close
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona attacking target closing in on a move to RB Leipzig – report
"Barcelona’s search for a new number continues and as time passes by, it appears the club are slowly thinking about alternatives to top target Julian Alvarez.One of those alternatives has been Fisnik...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:00 AMBarcelona target Fisnik Asllani’s move to RB Leipzig very close
Looks like he’s done waiting…
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:00 AMBarcelona attacking target closing in on a move to RB Leipzig – report
Barcelona’s search for a new number continues and as time passes by, it appears the club are slowly thinking about alternatives to top target Julian Alvarez.One of those alternatives has been Fisnik...
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