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After strong performances last season, Fisnik Asllani attracted the interest of numerous top clubs. Now the Hoffenheim striker is said to be on the verge of a move – but not to BVB.

Borussia Dortmund apparently has to prepare for disappointment in the race for Fisnik Asllani. According to information from BILD, the TSG Hoffenheim striker is on the verge of a move to RB Leipzig. The club from Saxony is now said to be clearly in pole position in the transfer battle and wants to get the deal done before the end of July.

An initial sign of the imminent transfer had already come during Hoffenheim’s start to pre-season preparations. Asllani was absent from TSG’s first friendly, further fueling speculation about a possible move. It is now being reported that Leipzig is ready to trigger the release clause of around €30 million included in the 23-year-old’s contract, which runs until 2029.

For Borussia Dortmund, that would be a bitter setback. Asllani had recently been considered one of the preferred candidates for the center-forward position, especially in the event that Serhou Guirassy were to leave BVB this summer. However, many signs currently suggest that the Guinea international will remain in Dortmund. His release clause is said to have expired by now, making a transfer less likely.

BVB target Asllani is likely heading to Leipzig

Nevertheless, Asllani had repeatedly been linked with the Black and Yellows in recent weeks. There were even reports from Kosovo claiming that the player and BVB had allegedly already reached an agreement in principle.

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Now, however, the tide seems to have turned decisively in favor of RB Leipzig. Just a few days ago, reports emerged that Asllani now prefers a move to the club from Saxony over a transfer to Dortmund. RB’s decision-makers are apparently pushing hard to secure the striker’s signing.

It is no surprise that Asllani is on the shortlist of several top clubs. The Kosovo international had a strong season for Hoffenheim and was one of the Bundesliga’s most eye-catching attackers. With eleven goals and ten assists in 35 competitive matches, or 19 direct goal involvements in 33 Bundesliga games, the 23-year-old made a lasting impression and attracted the interest of numerous clubs at home and abroad.

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