Victor Boniface’s loan from Bayer Leverkusen to AC Milan has reportedly been swiftly agreed upon, according to Kicker. After receiving permission to leave, the Nigerian striker will soon leave his current Bundesliga team. With a €30 million buyout option, Boniface will go on loan to Serie A.
Sky Sports Germany reports that Milan made an official offer within the last 48 hours, which Leverkusen is now considering while the two teams work out the last few details.
According to people familiar with the negotiations, everyone is still hopeful that the negotiations will be successful.
Igli Tare, the former sporting director of Lazio, is reportedly actively involved in advancing the deal. A key player for Leverkusen the previous season, Boniface already has a deal in principle with Milan and is awaiting final approval to move to Serie A.
Leverkusen new coach Erik ten Hag is reportedly backing Patrik Schick in attack and is open to Boniface leaving.
Three more transfers are expected to be confirmed during the hectic day at Leverkusen, which should be concluded by the Boniface deal. The arrival and departure of Germany’s red company team are the subject of more rumors.
Feyenoord midfielder Julien Timber is reportedly a target for Leverkusen. According to Belgian transfer writer Sacha Tavolieri, Saudi club Al Ahli is also attempting to entice Argentine midfielder Exequiel Palacios to leave die Werkself.
According to Tavolieri, Leverkusen is looking for €45 million to complete the sale of Palacios.