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.

Simon Rolfes, Bayer Leverekusen's sporting director, says Victor Boniface "will most likely stay" at the club after nearly joining Al-Nassr of Saudi Arabia

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

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.

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

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Victor Boniface, Super Eagles striker, has passed medical check-ups ahead of his move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia

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.

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

Speaking ahead of Leverkusen’s Bundesliga clash against Hoffenheim, Alonso acknowledged that the transfer discussions had progressed but insisted that Boniface remains comfortable in Germany.

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.