According to a report by Sport BILD, as relayed by Sport Witness, Victor Boniface is the subject of interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window as they prepare to part ways with Callum Wilson. So, the Bayer Leverkusen attacker is a target for the Tyneside outfit, with the Nigerian international ready to push for a move away from BayArena.
Victor Boniface has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Bayer Leverkusen from Union Saint-Gilloise in July 2023. While the African attacker was among the best strikers in the Bundesliga in the first half of the 2023/24 season, his stock has fallen since suffering a long-term injury midway through his debut campaign.
The 24-year-old has fallen in the pecking order this season, with Patrik Schick becoming the first-choice striker. Boniface has not even completed 1,500 minutes of game time across 27 outings across all competitions thus far in the 2024/25 campaign, although he has a decent tally of 11 goals and two assists.
Meanwhile, Boniface’s stock in the market has not fallen, with several well-known clubs across Europe setting their sights on him. Premier League outfits, in particular, are keen on signing the Nigerian international, with Newcastle United among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
Newcastle United’s interest in Victor Boniface is understandable. The Magpies are scouring the market for a striker heading into the summer transfer window as they prepare for life after Callum Wilson. The English attacker will leave Newcastle United as a free agent, compelling the Premier League club to seek a new centre-forward.
While William Osula is a promising striker, the Magpies want another striker in the summer transfer window. So, Boniface has emerged as a viable target, with the Bayer Leverkusen outcast ready to push for a summer move away from the Bundesliga club.
However, the Nigerian international will cost a sizeable fee, with Bayer Leverkusen demanding around €50 million to part ways with him. However, it is unclear if Newcastle United will pay €50 million to sign the 24-year-old striker from the Bundesliga club, considering he will likely start as Alexander Isak’s deputy.
