Chelsea Football Club is reportedly setting its sights on Bayer Leverkusen’s rising star, Victor Boniface, as a potential summer transfer target. The 23-year-old Nigerian striker has been making waves since his move from Belgian Pro League side Union SG to Bayer Leverkusen in July 2023.
In his debut season with the German club, Boniface has exhibited his goal-scoring prowess, finding the back of the net 10 times and providing seven assists in just 16 Bundesliga appearances. His impressive form extends beyond the domestic league, with a total of 16 goals in 23 matches across all competitions.
Under the guidance of manager Xabi Alonso, Boniface has played a pivotal role in Bayer Leverkusen’s stellar campaign, with the club currently enjoying an unbeaten run in the Bundesliga after 22 matches and sitting comfortably atop the table, eight points clear of second-placed Bayern Munich.
Chelsea’s reported interest in Boniface comes as no surprise, given their ambitions to reinforce their squad ahead of the 2024-25 season. With aspirations of competing at the highest levels in European football, the Blues see Boniface as a potential addition to bolster their attacking options. The Nigerian’s blend of youth, talent, and prolific goal-scoring ability has caught the attention of Chelsea’s recruitment team, who are keen on securing his services for the upcoming campaign. If the transfer materializes, it could signal an exciting new chapter in Boniface’s promising career, as he looks to make a mark on the Premier League stage with Chelsea.
With the striker’s current deal at the BayArena expiring in the summer of 2028, Alonso’s side are in no rush to part ways with their leading goalscorer.