Enzo Maresca’s first priority for the summer is a new No. 9, and it has been rumored that Chelsea is “willing” to spend a significant amount of money on Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface. Although the Blues had an incredible start to the season, they are now in danger of missing out on Champions League qualification because of a recent decline in their play.
Maresca wants more competition for Nicolas Jackson, who is presently out due to injury, and he is fully aware that Chelsea needs more quality everywhere on the field in order to win trophies again. Chelsea is planning to make a €70 million (£58 million, $73 million) bid for Leverkusen center-forward Boniface, according to Spanish publication Fichajes.
The 24-year-old had a sensational 2023/24 season in which he helped Leverkusen win the Bundesliga title by scoring 14 league goals in 24 appearances. The German club also won the DFB-Pokal and reached the Europa League final.
Victor Boniface is Chelsea’s top priority
In addition to winning the Bundesliga and the DFB Pokal and making it to the Europa League final, Boniface was a key component in Leverkusen’s triumph. For Xabi Alonso’s club to become one of the most dominant in Germany, his 21 goals and 10 assists were essential.
An offensive reference who can regularly score goals is what Chelsea is sorely looking for. Due to inefficiencies in the forward line, the London club believes the Nigerian striker is the best candidate to spearhead their athletic endeavors. In order for the Blues to compete at the top level in the Premier League, his mobility and ability to create danger in the opponent’s area are ideal.
In contrast, Bayer Leverkusen must make a difficult choice. Although Boniface is still a vital member of the team, Chelsea’s offer is too good to refuse and might enable the team to keep bolstering its roster. The upcoming months will determine the forward’s future because he might be confronted with the greatest opportunity of his professional life.
