Fisnik Asllani has not committed to staying at TSG Hoffenheim despite growing interest from Borussia Dortmund, who view him as a potential replacement for the departing Serhou Guirassy.
Asllani avoids giving clarity on his future amid transfer speculation
Ahead of Hoffenheim’s Bundesliga clash with Dortmund on April 18, 2026, Asllani told Sky that he tries to keep his composure and focus only on what he can control on the pitch, adding that while transfer talk is a sign of good performance, it does not interest him personally.
He emphasized that he will give everything for his current team until the final matchday, after which “we will see” what happens, declining to confirm any tendency for a summer move or rule out a continuation at Hoffenheim.
Dortmund’s pursuit of Asllani ties directly to Guirassy’s uncertain status
Borussia Dortmund are monitoring the striker market closely, anticipating that if Guirassy leaves, they will need to sign a new center-forward, with Asllani emerging as a leading candidate due to his strong season for Hoffenheim.
Asllani has featured 30 times in the Bundesliga this season, scoring 10 goals and providing nine assists, building on a productive loan spell at SV Elversberg where he netted 19 goals and added 10 assists in 37 appearances.
Ole Book’s prior involvement strengthens Dortmund’s connection to the player
The link between Dortmund and Asllani is not coincidental, as the club’s new sporting director Ole Book played a key role in arranging the forward’s loan to Elversberg during his previous tenure, creating a familiar pathway for a potential permanent transfer.
Financial constraints shape Dortmund’s summer transfer planning
According to BILD, Dortmund’s sporting leadership under Lars Ricken and Ole Book must overhaul the squad this summer with only about 25 million euros currently available, meaning sales of high-value players like Guirassy or Karim Adeyemi would be necessary to fund new signings.
Asllani’s valuation aligns with Dortmund’s limited budget under specific conditions
Will Dortmund need to sell Guirassy or Adeyemi to afford Asllani?
Yes, Dortmund’s available funds of roughly 25 million euros would likely require proceeds from selling either Guirassy, who has a 35 million euro release clause, or Adeyemi, valued at around 50 million euros, to meet Asllani’s 30 million euro asking price unless the reduced clause applies.
