Lecce have contacted TSG Hoffenheim striker Mergim Berisha in recent days, but face competition from other clubs. Sturm Graz and Augsburg have also been mentioned as interested parties, while Standard Liège and Antwerp are showing concrete interest and are attempting to accelerate efforts to sign the 27-year-old German international, who has two caps. His contract with Hoffenheim, where he has been since August 2023, runs until June 2027. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €2.50m. It is reported that TSG Hoffenheim paid €14 million for the striker in August 2023.