Borussia DortmundTeam·Borussia Dortmund is navigating a pivotal period in its squad development, with renewed interest in TSG Hoffenheim attacker Fisnik AsllaniPlayer·Fisnik Asllani and efforts to secure the future of young talent Enzo Duarte. The club's transfer strategy appears to be a blend of immediate reinforcement and long-term investment, following a successful BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga campaign.
According to reports from Bild, Fisnik AsllaniPlayer·Fisnik Asllani, the 23-year-old Kosovo international, remains a key target for Dortmund's attacking line. Fresh talks have reportedly taken place between Asllani's representatives and BVB, with the player said to be "very open to the idea" of a move to Dortmund. However, any concrete steps are contingent on potential departures from the current squad, specifically mentioning the futures of Serhou GuirassyPlayer·Serhou Guirassy and Karim AdeyemiPlayer·Karim Adeyemi as pivotal to accelerating discussions.
Asllani has garnered attention through his performances, initially impressing at SV Elversberg before confirming his capabilities at a higher level with HoffenheimTeam·Hoffenheim. His reported release clause stands at €30 million for clubs that have participated in the Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League over the past three years, while other suitors would face a fee of approximately €25 million. The competition for Asllani's signature is intensifying, with RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig also reportedly expressing interest. Dortmund's sporting director, Ole Book, who previously worked with Asllani at Elversberg, is considered a significant advocate for the transfer, potentially offering BVB an advantage should financial flexibility arise from a major sale.
Concurrently, Borussia DortmundTeam·Borussia Dortmund is focused on its youth development pipeline, with plans to extend Enzo Duarte's contract. The 17-year-old midfielder is highly regarded internally, possessing significant development potential. According to Ruhr Nachrichten, BVB intends to offer Duarte an initial professional deal spanning four to five years, despite his current development contract running until 2028. Negotiations have reportedly been proceeding "completely unnoticed," underscoring the club's quiet commitment to securing its future talents. Duarte, who has yet to make his competitive first-team debut for Dortmund, has already earned five senior caps for Luxembourg and is expected to push for a place in Niko KovacPlayer·Niko Kovac's first-team squad.
Dortmund's proactive approach in the transfer market aligns with their recent domestic performance. The club finished the 2025/26 BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga season in second place with 73 points, securing qualification for the 2026-2027 Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League league phase. This strong finish, marked by 22 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, provides a stable foundation for strategic squad adjustments as they prepare for both domestic and European challenges.
Fisnik Asllani (left) challenges Czech goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek. (CTK Photo/IMAGO)
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