€18m Bundesliga striker on Barcelona radar as Lewandowski nears exit | OneFootball

As Robert Lewandowski continues to get nearer to the nadir of his time playing at the highest level in Europe, FC Barcelona are already looking for a long-term replacement of the Polish striker in their team.

Among the players now linked with the Catalan club is Hoffenheim forward Fisnik Asllani, who is quickly gaining recognition in the Bundesliga. According to SPORT, Barcelona are one of several clubs keeping tabs on the 23-year-old Kosovan striker.

Although there have been no reports of any formal negotiations at this stage, Asllani has not hidden his admiration for Barcelona or his ambition to wear the Blaugrana shirt one day.

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In Germany, the €18 million-rated Kosovan forward has emerged as one of the revelations of the season. His sharp finishing and confidence in front of goal have made him a standout performer for Hoffenheim, helping the team stay comfortably in the middle of the table.

So far this campaign, Asllani has scored four goals in the Bundesliga and one in the German Cup, drawing attention from several European clubs.

Earlier this year, the striker renewed his contract with Hoffenheim, but reports suggest that the new deal includes a release clause that would allow him to join a UEFA Champions League side next summer for a relatively affordable fee.

For now, there is no concrete movement from Barcelona, but the club’s scouting department continues to explore potential options for the post-Lewandowski era. Whether Asllani becomes one of those solutions remains to be seen, yet his form and attainable price tag make him a name worth watching closely.