At the weekend, we covered claims about Newcastle United’s interest in Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface. It was also stated the Magpies have held talks with the Bundesliga club for the striker valued at €50m.
Bild relay it and then provide their own updates on Newcastle’s desire to sign the 24-year-old in the summer window.
He came close to joining Al-Nassr in the winter market for a deal worth €70m. The move didn’t go through in the end as they signed Jhon Durán from Aston Villa.
The Nigeria international managed 11 goals and two assists from 27 games this season and is behind Patrik Schick in the pecking order.
Bayer Leverkusen won’t be starting next season with two strikers, and the report states it’s no secret that Boniface is likely to leave. Recent claims have stated Eddie Howe’s side have held talks with the German club for the frontman.
Bild say there’s been no negotiations between the clubs, but Bayer Leverkusen are aware of Newcastle’s ‘strong interest’ in the frontman. They add the €50m price tag quoted is in line with what the Bundesliga club are expecting from his sale.
