Bayer Leverkusen willing to sell Boniface as Saudi interest grows

Bayer Leverkusen could part ways with Nigerian striker Victor Boniface this month, as interest from Saudi Arabian club sides intensifies.

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According to Sky Germany, Bayer Leverkusen are open to negotiations but will demand a hefty €50 million transfer fee for the 22-year-old forward.

Saudi Arabian clubs have turned their attention to Boniface after failing to secure Liverpool's Darwin Nunez.

The Nigerian striker has emerged as an attractive alternative, thanks to his impressive start to the season with Leverkusen, where he scored eight goals in 15 appearances across all competitions before being sidelined by a thigh injury sustained during the November international break.

Despite suffering a second serious injury in two seasons, Boniface’s potential remains evident, and Saudi clubs see Boniface as a valuable addition to their ranks.

Bayer Leverkusen are not ruling out a sale but face a challenging decision due to squad depth issues. Injuries to Amine Adli and Martin Terrier have limited the club’s attacking options, and Boniface’s departure could leave them short unless suitable replacements are secured.

However, Patrik Schick’s resurgence has seen him reclaim a starting spot in the lineup, while Boniface’s injury history and current fitness concerns have raised questions about his long-term reliability, making a potential transfer appealing.

Bayer Leverkusen stand to make a significant profit from the Nigerian striker, having signed him from Union Saint-Gilloise for €21.7 million in the summer of 2023. A sale at the reported €50 million asking price would net the Bundesliga side a €28.3 million gain.