A player like Xabi Alonso will take with him if Real Madrid manage to lure him away from Bayer Leverkusen is now in Chelsea’s sights. Victor Boniface has become one of the most attractive names on the transfer market. The Nigerian striker from Bayer Leverkusen has caught the eye of Chelsea, who are willing to pay 70 million euros to bolster their attack with his arrival.
His impact on the German team has been undeniable, establishing himself as one of the key attacking figures in the Bundesliga and attracting interest from several European clubs. – Juventus, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Newcastle have all had their feelers out for a while, but now Sport reports that Chelsea are at the front of the queue of interested parties.
Last season, Boniface was a pillar of Leverkusen’s very surprising success, achieving a double with the Bundesliga and DFB Pokal, as well as reaching the Europa League final. His 21 goals and 10 assists were crucial to Xabi Alonso’s team becoming one of the most dominant in Germany.
This season, however, his performances have declined slightly, scoring 10 goals in all competitions, but still a valuable asset in the German squad.
Chelsea are desperately looking for an attacking player who can deliver goals consistently. With efficiency issues on the front line, the London club sees in the Nigerian attacker the ideal profile to lead their sporting project. His ability to create danger in the opponent’s area and his versatility fit what the Blues need to compete at the highest level in the Premier League.
Manager Enzo Maresca has been clear that they are not a candidate for gold this season, for that they have a squad that is too thin, especially the attacking line is vulnerable.
Bayer Leverkusen, on the other hand, are facing a tough decision. While Boniface remains an important piece for the team, Chelsea’s offer is hard to refuse and could help the club continue to strengthen its squad. The future of the striker will be defined in the coming months, as he faces perhaps the biggest opportunity of his career.
