Manchester United are reportedly interested in making a move for Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface.
Finding the back of the net has proven to be a big problem for United this season, with Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund failing to impress. Neither star has managed to make the number nine position their own and it’s unsurprising that both were overlooked by Ruben Amorim for Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town. Amorim elected to deploy Marcus Rashford up front.
It remains abundantly clear that United may need to address this position once again, either in January or during the summer transfer window.
The Red Devils continue to be linked to a host of talismans including Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon), Matheus Cunha (Wolves), Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig), Randal Kolo Muani (Paris Saint-Germain) and Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray).
According to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg, Victor Boniface is another forward United are eyeing.
Boniface has scored six goals in 10 Bundesliga appearances this season. Last term, he notched 14 goals and nine assists in 23 top-flight appearances as Leverkusen cruised to a historic unbeaten title win under Xabi Alonso.
At the moment, Boniface is dealing with an injury which he sustained on international duty with Nigeria. Alonso recently admitted that the 23-year-old may not feature again until next year.
Plettenberg wrote on X, ” Victor Boniface is one of many strikers on Manchester United’s shortlist. If at all, an (expensive) sale would only become a serious topic next summer.”
“23-year-old top striker (currently injured) is under contract with Bayer 04 Leverkusen until 2028.”
“The Red Devils are actively scouting the striker market.”
“If no new striker arrives in the winter, they plan to secure one by the summer at the latest.”
🚨🆕 Victor #Boniface is one of many strikers on Manchester United’s shortlist. If at all, an (expensive) sale would only become a serious topic next summer.
23-year-old top striker (currently injured) is under contract with Bayer 04 Leverkusen until 2028. #MUFC
The Red… pic.twitter.com/Hlhgccb6aZ
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) November 25, 2024
Meanwhile, United return to Europa League action on Thursday when they host FK Bodø/Glimt at Old Trafford.
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