Victor Boniface will likely remain with Bayer Leverkusen beyond the 2025 summer transfer window, with talks between the two parties over a new contract starting.
According to an update by reputed German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Victor Boniface is the subject of interest from Manchester United. However, the Bayer Leverkusen striker has dealt a blow to Manchester United’s prospects by entering negotiations over a new contract. In addition, the Bundesliga champions want to ensure the 23-year-old does not leave in the 2025 summer transfer window.
Victor Boniface has been one of the best players in the Bundesliga since joining Bayer Leverkusen from Union Saint-Gilloise in July 2023. A native of Akure, the African striker spent his formative years in Nigeria before moving to Europe over half a decade ago. However, he has risen in prominence during his spell with Bayer Leverkusen.
The 23-year-old enjoyed an excellent debut season, playing his part as Bayer Leverkusen won the 2023/24 Bundesliga title and the DFB Pokal. While the team and the player’s levels have dropped this term, Boniface still has a decent tally of eight goals and one assist in 15 appearances across all competitions.
Meanwhile, Boniface’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Premier League bigwigs, in particular, are keen on signing the Nigerian international, with recent reports linking him with Chelsea. The Bayer Leverkusen striker is also a target for Manchester United.
Manchester United’s interest in Victor Boniface is understandable. The Red Devils are scouring the market for a striker ahead of the 2025 summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the futures of Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee.
Boniface has thus emerged as a viable target, although Viktor Gyokeres is ahead in the Red Devils’ wishlist. However, Manchester United might need to remove the Bayer Leverkusen centre-forward from their agenda, with the Bundesliga champions beginning negotiations with his entourage regarding a new contract.
In addition, Bayer Leverkusen will look to block Boniface’s exit from BayArena in the 2025 summer transfer window. With recent reports claiming the 23-year-old Nigerian international does not want to join Manchester United, they should look elsewhere for a striker.
