RB Leipzig Close to Securing Fisnik Asllani from Hoffenheim

Key Takeaways:

• On Sunday, Fisnik Asllani was excluded from Hoffenheim’s training camp squad as his move to RB Leipzig drew closer
• RB Leipzig intend to trigger Asllani’s €25m to €29m release clause, potentially making him one of their top ten costliest signings
• Last season, Asllani delivered 11 goals and ten assists in 35 appearances, raising his market value from €8m to €35m

Transfer Talks Advance as Leipzig Outpace Barcelona

Hoffenheim forward Fisnik Asllani appears poised for a switch to RB Leipzig after reportedly opting for the Saxony club ahead of Barcelona. According to Sport Bild, the only hurdle remaining is personal terms, as Leipzig and the Kosovo international negotiate the 23-year-old’s salary. Leipzig’s hierarchy plan to activate the release clause stipulated in Asllani’s Hoffenheim contract, which is believed to be between €25m and €29m, depending on the buying club.

Should the deal conclude at those figures, Transfermarkt data indicates that Asllani would become one of Hoffenheim’s ten highest-value departures as well as rank among Leipzig’s ten priciest signings.

🚨❌ RB Leipzig are not in negotiations for Mohamed Amoura. There are also no talks with VfL Wolfsburg.

The reports are being denied by all clubs involved and are wide of the mark.

Instead, RB Leipzig are fully focused on finalising the Fisnik Asllani deal. @SkySportDE 🇩🇿 pic.twitter.com/S0vVwbIjXj

— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) August 2, 2026

Squad Omission Signals Transfer Imminence

Speculation intensified over the weekend when Hoffenheim released their squad list for the training camp in Seefeld, Austria, running from August 2 to August 9, with Asllani’s name notably absent. The omission is designed to allow the forward to resolve his future independently of the first team. This follows his non-inclusion in Hoffenheim’s most recent friendly. At the start of the pre-season, managing director for sport Andreas Schicker confirmed that the club were holding discussions with domestic and international teams.

An agreement is likely to be reached while Hoffenheim remain based in Austria. Despite this, it is suggested that Leipzig would prefer to sanction the departure of an existing attacking player from their squad, before formally finalising terms with Asllani. The transfer in question could be the expected Yan Diomande sale to Real Madrid.

Leipzig’s Attacking Restructuring and Tactical Options

RB Leipzig are actively looking to strengthen their frontline to provide competition for Brazilian striker Rômulo. Asllani’s versatility – able to play as a centre-forward, support striker, or wide attacker – gives Leipzig greater tactical flexibility.

Recently, reports have linked the club with other attacking talents. On Sunday, an unnamed adviser associated with Wolfsburg’s Mohamed Amoura suggested negotiations with Leipzig were already at an advanced stage. However, Sky Germany has refuted this claim, stating that neither an imminent agreement nor significant talks are underway regarding Amoura. Asllani now stands as Leipzig’s principal attacking target.

Financial Implications for Hoffenheim

Should Asllani depart, it would mark the club’s 18th sale of the summer window, contributing towards nearly €100m in total transfer income for Hoffenheim. Their spending on new signings sits just above €50m for six arrivals, signifying a substantial reshaping of the squad.