Football
Barcelona set sight on 23-year-old striker as Lewandowski replacement

Barcelona are reportedly keeping a close eye on Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani, with the Catalan outfit willing to replace veteran forward Robert Lewandowski.
The 23-year-old scored 19 times during a loan spell at SV Elversberg last season before returning to Hoffenheim, and he has been in strong form for his German club at the start of the 2025-26 campaign.
Asllani has scored five goals and registered two assists in seven appearances this term, including four goals and one assist in six outings in the Bundesliga.
A number of clubs are believed to be keeping a close eye on Asllani, with Barcelona said to be among his admirers, and a move could occur during next summer’s transfer window.

Fisnik Asllani of TSG Hoffenheim shows appreciation to the fans after the Bundesliga match between FC Union Berlin and TSG Hoffenheim at Stadion An der Alten Foersterei on September 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
“Barcelona are monitoring Asllani, as the promising 23 y/o striker from Hoffenheim has a written release clause for next summer,” German journalist Florian Plettenberg wrote on X.
“Barcelona have been informed. A move to a European top club is fully planned, and his future club are expected to compete in the Champions League.”
Barcelona are set to be in the market for a new striker next summer, with Robert Lewandowski not expected to sign a new contract, and his current deal expires in June 2026.
Lewandowski’s agent recently insisted that no decision had been made on his client’s future, but the expectation is that the Poland international will be on the move next summer.
Barcelona are believed to be looking to bring in a young forward to complement Ferran Torres, with Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong also admired by the Catalan giants.
