AC Milan have initiated formal discussions with Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface as the Italian giants look to strengthen their attacking options for the upcoming season, according to multiple reports.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Serie A giants AC Milan have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface, with the Nigerian international emerging as a serious target for the Rossoneri’s summer rebuild.
Player Open to San Siro Move
AC Milan have initiated contact with the representatives of Victor Boniface, with the Nigerian striker open to a permanent move to San Siro. Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that discussions have already taken place between Milan and Boniface’s camp as the Italian club explores their attacking options for the transfer window.
The 24-year-old forward has shown willingness to make the switch to Serie A, marking a development in what could be one of the summer’s notable transfers.
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Reduced Transfer Fee Makes Deal Feasible
At the start of 2025, Victor Boniface was valued at around 50–60 million euros. However, that price has since dropped hugely due to a series of injuries. Once priced between €50-60 million, Boniface is now believed to be available for closer to €30-40 million, a figure Milan deem manageable.
The substantial drop in valuation has made the Nigerian striker a more attractive proposition for Milan, who are operating under financial constraints following their disappointing eighth-place finish in Serie A last season.
Allegri’s Summer Rebuild
AC Milan are aiming to bounce back from a poor campaign last season, where they finished eighth in the league table. The club’s pursuit of Boniface forms part of a broader summer rebuild under the guidance of their coaching staff.
His wage demands are also considered reasonable, which strengthens the possibility of a deal, according to sources close to the negotiations.
Competition from Other Options
While Boniface has emerged as a priority target, Milan also have Dusan Vlahovic on their radar but believed they could get Boniface for an affordable fee. The club is exploring multiple striker options as they look to address their attacking needs.
Boniface’s Bundesliga Pedigree
The Nigerian striker has established himself as one of the most promising talents in German football. AC Milan have stepped up their pursuit of a new centre-forward, with Bayer Leverkusen’s Nigerian star Victor Boniface emerging as a serious option, recognizing his proven ability in one of Europe’s top leagues.
Meanwhile, former Roma player Patrik Schick has stepped up once again and become Leverkusen’s real attacking reference point, which could potentially facilitate Boniface’s departure from the German club.
Previous Transfer Interest
Around six months after his proposed move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr collapsed at the last moment, Victor Boniface is once again being linked with a departure from Bayer Leverkusen. The failed move to the Middle East earlier this year demonstrates the ongoing interest in the striker’s services.
Current Status
According to transfer market insider Sacha Tavolieri, Boniface is in talks with AC Milan and is open to making the switch to the Serie A club. However, sources indicate that nothing is concrete yet, with negotiations still in the early stages.
The coming weeks will be crucial in determining whether Milan can successfully conclude negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen and secure the services of one of the Bundesliga’s most promising strikers.
The potential signing of Boniface would be an important coup for Milan as they look to return to European competition. His pace, physicality, and goal-scoring ability could provide the attacking impetus needed to climb back up the Serie A table.
With talks ongoing and the player reportedly open to the move, this transfer story is likely to develop rapidly as the summer window progresses.
