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 failed move to Al Nassr has sparked celebrations in the Bayer Leverkusen camp as Xabi Alonso has expressed his delight to have the forward back.

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.

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.

Victor Boniface was minutes away from becoming Nigeria's highest-paid footballer after agreeing to a bumper deal with Al Nassr, but the Saudi club backed out.

Bayer Leverkusen's Victor Boniface was left out of training on Tuesday as German media reports linked the striker with a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.

A Nigerian man said Victor Boniface's reported move to Al-Nassr was a good development. According to the man, if Boniface decides to accept the offer, it would be worth it because it is a good financial decision. Boniface is reportedly moving to Al-Nassr in a mouthwatering deal worth €60 million as he will be earning €15 million per year.

Sky Germany reports that there have been complications when it comes to the completion of Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface’s move to Saudi Arabia.Every aspect of the deal, including the

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso has indicated that Nigeria striker Victor Boniface is set to stay at the club after a negotiated deal to join Saudi club Al-Nassr stalled shortly before the end of the transfer window.