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Bayer Leverkusen fight back and block Victor Boniface’s exit to Premier League Giants

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Bayer Leverkusen fight back and block Victor Boniface’s exit to Premier League Giants

  • Bayer Leverkusen are fighting to keep Victor Boniface at the club beyond this season
  • Many Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, want the Nigerian striker before next summer.
  • Boniface, who joined Leverkusen in 2023, has a contract with the reigning Bundesliga champions until 2028.

Bayer Leverkusen are fighting to keep Victor Boniface beyond this season following several interest in the Nigerian striker from top European clubs.

The 23-year-old striker has been a superb addition to Xabi Alonso’s squad since joining the German club in 2023, leading them to win the Bundesliga title for the first time last season.

Victor Boniface, Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester United, Premier League
Bayer Leverkusen are preparing a new contract offer for Victor Boniface in a bid to fend off interest from English Premier League clubs. Photo by Jorg Schuler.
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According to Caught offsideBoniface is one of many options Manchester United is keeping an eye on the market as he explores the market for potential signings in attack following the appointment of Reuben Amorim.

The new Red Devils manager has lamented his team’s attacking strength since taking over Man United’s forward line. Marcus RashfordJoshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund are all struggling to score goals.

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However, Bayer Leverkusen are not letting up in their efforts to persuade Boniface to stay at the club longer, even though his current contract only expires in 2028.

Bayer Leverkusen working on new contract with Boniface

Bayer Leverkusen are ready to fend off interest in Boniface as the German champions have begun preparations for a new contract for the club’s top scorer last season, Complete Sports reports.

The Bundesliga champions are set to extend the Nigerian striker’s contract by another year, keeping him at the Bay Arena until 2029.

Boniface has scored 20 goals in 33 league appearances for the club since joining Bayer Leverkusen from Union Saint-Gillloise of the Belgian Pro League last summer.

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Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported on Boniface’s progress and performances after having the Nigerian striker on the club’s radar for several weeks.

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The Blues have built a reputation for signing talented young players into their squad since Todd Boehly took charge of the London club and Boniface feels like the ideal fit for the team. Chelsea project.

Chelsea have no shortage of attacking options with Nicolas Jackson, Cole Palmer and Christopher Nkunku leading Enzo Maresca’s attack, although getting an extra striker won’t be a bad option for the Blues.

Source: Legitime.ng