With Robert Lewandowski's probable departure next summer, FC Barcelona must get active to find a new centre-forward. Fisnik Asllani's name has been mentioned, but Manchester City and English clubs are on the prowl.
Lewandowski is beginning his fourth season in Catalonia. At 37 years old, the Polish striker is no longer Hansi Flick's first choice. Moreover, he is chaining physical problems since last season. Barcelona are therefore considering not extending his contract and finding him a replacement. Several names are circulating, such as that of Julian Alvarez. But the Atletico Madrid player is far too expensive.
Which is not the case for Asllani. A few days ago, Sky Germany stated that the Blaugrana were monitoring the Hoffenheim player's situation. The striker is chaining good performances in the Bundesliga and has caught the eye of Spanish directors. However, according to information from media TBR Football, several English clubs, including Manchester City, are also interested in the Kosovar striker.
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The British media complete their information by revealing the other clubs who are following this matter. Aston Villa, Chelsea or Tottenham would also reportedly be in the running. Tough competition therefore, for Barcelona, despite the prestige that the Spanish giant can represent. The English heavyweights have much more significant means to convince Hoffenheim.
For his part, Asllani is valued at €18m (£15.5m) on Transfermarkt. He has scored five goals since the start of the season, all in eight matches played. The 23-year-old player has never hidden his affection for Barcelona, moreover, he possesses a release clause in his contract, whose amount has not been revealed. This is perhaps the means for Barcelona to rid themselves of Manchester City and English outfits' competition.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
