Saudi side open talks to sign Boniface

Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr have reportedly opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the signing of Victor Boniface.

Reports have recently emerged that Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface is the subject of interest from Saudi Arabia.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Al Nassr have now opened talks with Leverkusen over the possibility of signing the 24-year-old this month as a replacement for Anderson Talisca.

German football magazine Kicker also recently named Al Nassr as suitors for Boniface, claiming that Die Werkself could let the striker go for a fee in excess of €50 million.

Patrik Schick’s impressive form up front would make the loss of Boniface more acceptable to Leverkusen, but a deal would still depend on the German champions finding a suitable replacement for the Nigerian striker.

Boniface, 24, has scored eight goals in 15 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen this season. 

He recently returned to Die Werkself’s squad following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.