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.

The reason the deal has not yet been finalised is that Al Nassr are negotiating with Aston Villa for Colombian striker Jhon Duran. The Athletic reports that if Villa receives a fee of €80m for Duran and a move suits all parties, then a move would be possible.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Wednesday that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set to stay at the club following reports of a possible transfer to Saudi Arabia.

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.

Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been excused from training as a potential move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr nears. The 24-year-old, whose contract expires in the summer of 2028, joined Leverkusen in the summer of 2023.

Victor Boniface was missing from Bayer Leverkusen training today, amid talks over a possible move to Al Nassr. The Saudi Pro League club is looking to bring in Boniface to replace Anderson Talisca. Talisca has flown to Istanbul to sign for Fenerbahçe.