Victor Boniface was close to joining Saudi Professional League side Al-Nassr but that deal collapsed. He has resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen.

Boniface returned from injury last Saturday but was on the bench for Leverkusen's 2-2 draw with RB Leipzig, and was not named in the squad for Alonso's side's routine victory over lowly Sparta

Bayer Leverkusen are taking the belief gained from finishing in the top eight of the Champions League standings into the latter stages of their Bundesliga title defence.

Victor Boniface was absent from Bayer Leverkusen’s training today as a proposed move to Saudi Arabia moves closer, reports kicker.In recent days, Boniface has been linked with a move to Saudi

Bayer Leverkusen are closing in on an agreement with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr over the sale of striker Victor Boniface. Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso confirmed that the Nigeria international missed training ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match against Sparta Prague as Al-Nassr work to finalize agreements both with the German champions and Boniface.

Victor Boniface's impending transfer to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia has not been totally welcomed by one of his teammates at German club Bayer Leverkusen.

With Bayer Leverkusen reported to have agreed a deal to sell Victor Boniface to Al Nassr, Patrik Schick's main rival for playing time appears to be heading for the exit door at the BayArena. However, the Czech international insists his focus will remain the same whether he's competing with Boniface for playing time or not.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Victor Boniface will remain at the Bundesliga club, after the Nigerian striker was left out of their Champions League clash with Sparta Prague amid rumours of a move to Saudi Arabia.

Xabi Alonso confirms Victor Boniface will remain at Bayer Leverkusen, dismissing transfer rumours to Saudi Arabia amid his impressive performance.

Bayer Leverkusen are taking the belief gained from finishing in the top eight of the Champions League standings into the latter stages of their Bundesliga title defence. Xabi Alonso 's men, who sit six points behind leaders Bayern Munich in second place in the German top flight,

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