Victor Boniface Agrees AC Milan Move as Clubs Race to Finalise Deal

AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen are in advanced talks for Victor Boniface, who wants to join the Italian giants. The transfer deal is being negotiated, but it seems close to completion.

WHAT HAPPENED?

AC Milan want a new centre-forward and have chosen Victor Boniface as a main target. After approaching the 24-year-old striker, the club reached an agreement on personal terms. Now, Milan and Leverkusen are ironing out transfer details, with Boniface waiting to make the switch.

The Nigerian scored eight goals in 19 appearances in the Bundesliga last season, despite suffering injury setbacks. Milan believe Boniface is an ideal fit to partner Santiago Gimenez in attack, as they rebuild after finishing eighth in Serie A last season, failing to qualify for European football according to recent reports.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR MILAN AND BONIFACE?

Once the structure of the transfer is finalised, Boniface should undergo a medical in Milan. The Rossoneri’s next game should be a tricky encounter at home against Cremonese, a team that is back in the Serie A as the team from Milan tries to get back into European football, and the Champions League, as soon as possible. A win could see Milan move within a point of Juventus, depending on results elsewhere. Given AC Milan’s Europa League ambitions, Boniface could be a huge signing.

For Leverkusen, Boniface’s transfer means Gerardo Seoane would need to pick a new striker in time for the Bundesliga starting against last season’s 16th placed Hoffenheim. Both clubs must navigate a difficult landscape as the sides aim to start their seasons with the right foot, and all eyes are on how they adjust their plans for the season with key matches coming up.