Victor Boniface has reached an agreement with AC Milan over a potential move to the club from Bayer Leverkusen.
Milan are working on the signing of a new striker, following the summer exits of Luka Jovic and Tammy Abraham. The Rossoneri want to bring in competition for Santiago Gimenez and Boniface is the top target.
Milan have reached a verbal agreement with the Nigeria international on personal terms and discussions with Leverkusen will continue over a fee.
Boniface could be the latest big name to leave Leverkusen this summer, following the departures of Florian Wirtz, Jonathan Tah, Jeremie Frimpong and Granit Xhaka. Head coach Xabi Alonso also left Leverkusen to take charge at Real Madrid.
🚨🔴⚫️ AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen are in advanced talks for Victor Boniface deal.
Negotiations underway today as Victor said yes to AC Milan contract proposal.
Talks continue over deal structure, as @berger_pj reports. pic.twitter.com/nNoUDGTvlw
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 20, 2025
Sky Germany are reporting that Leverkusen are deliberating the offer from Milan but are likely to accept with the player keen on the move.
The 24-year-old was a huge hit during his debut season at Leverkusen, where he was named Bundesliga Rookie of the Year.
Boniface was recognised after scoring 21 goals in all competitions, as Leverkusen won a historic German double. However, injury problems and Patrik Schick’s form reduced Boniface to just 12 league starts last season.
Milan’s move for Boniface could deal a blow to several Premier League teams. Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham have been among the clubs linked with signing the forward in recent months.
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