Izuchukwu OkosiBayer Leverkusen and Nigeria international Victor Boniface could head to Premier League side Newcastle United in the summer transfer window.
According to German media giants, BILD, the Super Eagles striker has not found favour under head coach Xabi Alonso this despite scoring 11 Bundesliga league goals in 27 appearances.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelBoniface was linked to a move to West Ham United and Brentford last season but that move never materialised.
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The former Lyn Oslo forward was involved in auto crash that restricted his game-time at the start of this season in all competitions.
BILD in a report in it’s sports page hints that the German side are in talks with Carabao Cup winners, Newcastle United, for the signature of the Nigerian star.
Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso is expected to move to Real Madrid as the successor to legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti who is set to become the next national team boss of the Brazilian national team.
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Africafoot also reports that discussions between the Magpies, the player’s representatives, and Leverkusen have been ongoing for several weeks. The outlet reports that significant progress has been made, with over 69 per cent of the agreement already finalised between the parties involved.
“Victor Boniface is attracting significant interest from Newcastle United, fueling speculation about a potential move next season,” Africafoot said.
“The Bundesliga may bid farewell to Boniface at the end of the current campaign. The Nigerian forward is on Newcastle’s radar, with the Premier League side reportedly in negotiations for several weeks with both the player’s representatives and Bayer Leverkusen.”
Leverkusen are understood to be demanding €50m for the striker. However, Africafoot explains that Newcastle has no issue meeting that valuation, suggesting the English club are willing and financially prepared to conclude the deal swiftly. The report adds that Boniface is expected to be offered a five-year contract should the transfer be completed.
“Talks have progressed positively, with agreements already reached on over 69% of the deal,” Africafoot added.
“Leverkusen are demanding a transfer fee of €50m, a figure that poses no obstacle for Newcastle, who are expected to finalise the deal soon. The proposed contract is reportedly a five-year deal.”
Izuchukwu Okosi is a Nigerian sports and entertainment journalist with two decades of experience in the media industry having begun his media journey in 2002 as an intern at Mundial Sports International (MSI) and Africa Independent Television (AIT), owners of Daar Communications Plc.
