Barcelona monitoring €30m-rated Bundesliga striker who openly admitted desire to join | OneFootball

Barcelona are reportedly keeping a close watch on the progress of Fisnik Asllani, a striker who has been gaining attention across Europe thanks to his performances in the Bundesliga.

According to a report from SPORT, the Hoffenheim forward has emerged as one of the most interesting attacking prospects in Germany. 

His development has caught the attention of several top clubs, including Barcelona.

The outlet mentions that despite growing interest from multiple European teams, Barcelona may hold a unique advantage in the race for his signature.

The reason is that the player himself has openly admitted that playing for Barcelona has always been his dream. 

Back in October, he had said, “The club of my dreams has always been FC Barcelona. I’ve always wanted to play there.” 

This public declaration has naturally placed Barcelona in a favourable position should they decide to pursue a transfer more seriously. 

Within the club, sporting director Deco and manager Hansi Flick are both evaluating potential attacking reinforcements for the future.

Barcelona remain interested in Fisnik Asllani. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

With Robert Lewandowski approaching the later stages of his career, Barcelona are gradually studying options who could eventually lead the line in the coming years.

There is severe competition

As expected, the Catalan club will face intense competition if they decide to move forward with the signing.

Asllani’s contract with Hoffenheim runs until 2029, which gives the German club a strong position in negotiations. 

At the same time, the striker reportedly has a release clause of around €30 million, a figure that many top clubs could easily activate.

Several Premier League teams have already shown serious interest. Chelsea, for that matter, are believed to have placed the striker high on their shortlist, while Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa have sent scouts to follow the player closely.

Furthermore, Bayern Munich are known for keeping track of promising Bundesliga talents, while Borussia Dortmund are also monitoring his progress.

For Barcelona, the player’s admiration for the club could become a valuable advantage if negotiations eventually begin.

However, with Premier League financial power entering the race, the competition for Asllani is expected to intensify in the coming months.