Premier League New Boys Ipswich Target Hoffenheim Star Fisnik Asllani

Premier League new boys Ipswich Town have joined the race to sign highly-rated Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani as the Tractor Boys look to bolster their firepower, SportsBoom can exclusively reveal.

SportsBoom understands Ipswich are among a growing list of admirers monitoring the German-born Kosovo international striker, whose rise in Germany has made him one of Europe's most sought-after young forwards.

Asllani, 23, enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in the German Bundesliga top flight last season, scoring 10 goals in 33 league appearances and registering seven assists for Hoffenheim last season.

The powerful 6ft 3in frontman combines physical presence with pace, movement and technical quality, attributes that have attracted interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs.

But Ipswich face stiff competition if they decide to press ahead with a move.

Borussia Dortmund are known admirers of the striker and have maintained contact with his representatives, while fellow Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig has also been credited with an interest. 

Asllani's performances have not gone unnoticed beyond Germany either, with the German-born centre-forward also linked with a move to Barcelona and Ipswich's Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

Ipswich had been linked with a romantic return for former striker Liam Delap, now at Chelsea, but following Kieran McKenna’s shock resignation as manager, that potential deal now looks significantly less likely.

ATTRACTION

Born in Berlin but representing Kosovo at the international level, Asllani has already been capped 16 times by his country, scoring four goals along the way.

His stock has risen dramatically over the past three seasons. Asllani gained valuable senior experience during his first-ever loan spell with Austria Wien, scoring four goals before exploding onto the scene at SV Elversberg, where he fired 18 goals in 33 league games. 

He returned to Hoffenheim and carried that momentum into the Bundesliga with a superb breakthrough campaign.

Still only 23, Asllani has already netted an impressive 52 goals in 156 senior appearances, averaging a goal every three games at the start of what promises to be a stellar career.

PROGRESS

As a reward for his outstanding progress, Asllani signed a new long-term contract with Hoffenheim in July 2025, extending his stay until the summer of 2029. 

However, SportsBoom understands the Bundesliga outfit would be prepared to consider offers should interested clubs meet their valuation.

The striker has remained unfazed by the growing speculation surrounding his future.

"I can only influence what happens on the pitch. I need to continue performing well, try to help the team, whether that's with goals, assists, or whatever. And regardless of that, I simply need to give my all for the team," he said, as quoted by SportBILD.

"And what's going on around me, I have to be honest, doesn't interest me. Everyone just talks and talks, but I can only influence what happens on the pitch."

Hoffenheim are reluctant to lose one of their prized assets, but growing interest from across the continent means Asllani's future is likely to be one of the stories of the summer.