Barcelona faces a key challenge this summer: replacing Robert Lewandowski, who left the club at the end of last season. With uncertainty over Ferran Torres’ future, Barça might need more than one striker.
Asllani’s release clause is €29 million, but Barcelona has not made a decisive move for him. The player reportedly postponed talks with other Bundesliga teams and even ended negotiations with Borussia Dortmund while waiting on Barcelona.
He has publicly expressed interest in Barcelona, including on social media, and was open to moving to Spain. However, Barça’s sporting department has focused on signing a starting center-forward, with Julian Alvarez remaining the priority.
RB Leipzig took advantage of Barcelona’s hesitation and is advancing quickly to sign the promising young striker who has impressed in the Bundesliga.
Barcelona must now move swiftly to secure Julian Alvarez, as lacking options for a number nine could create problems in the upcoming season.
