BVB set for Asllani bombshell? What's really behind the transfer rumour | OneFootball

Fisnik Asllani has been heavily linked with a move to Borussia Dortmund. But how concrete is the transfer rumor really?

The rumors surrounding a possible move by Fisnik Asllani to Borussia Dortmund are continuing to gather pace. Reports from Kosovo recently even claimed that the transfer of the Hoffenheim striker was already a done deal. But how much truth is actually behind the speculation?

According to information from WAZ, there is currently no indication that BVB have already reached an agreement with Asllani. There is also nothing known in Dortmund at present about an imminent move. As things stand, the rumors of an already finalized deal do not match the facts.

What does appear to be certain, however, is that Asllani is fundamentally on the radar of Dortmund’s decision-makers. Especially since Ole Book took over as sporting director in March, the 23-year-old’s name has regularly been linked with the Black and Yellows. The two know each other very well from their time together at SV Elversberg, where Book once signed the forward and played a key role in shaping his sporting development.

BVB need sales first for an Asllani transfer

Asllani has now also made a name for himself in the Bundesliga with strong performances. Last season, the Kosovo international scored 11 goals and provided 10 more assists in 35 competitive matches. That put him on the radar of several clubs. kicker also recently reported that a departure from Hoffenheim this summer is likely.

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The striker’s contract situation is particularly interesting. Although Asllani is still under contract with TSG Hoffenheim until 2029, his deal contains a performance-related release clause. Because Borussia Dortmund have reached the Champions League group stage in each of the past three seasons, this clause would reportedly set the transfer fee at 30 million euros in the event of a move to BVB.

Even so, any potential transfer is likely to depend on further developments. As WAZ reports, Dortmund would first need to create financial leeway and make room in the squad. The futures of Serhou Guirassy and Karim Adeyemi, in particular, play an important role here. Only if one of the two attacking players leaves the club could Asllani become a concrete topic for BVB.

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