Chelsea could shift attention to Victor Boniface as they continue their search for a new striker this summer.
The West London side have been linked with Boniface’s compatriot, Victor Osimhen.
Osimhen is expected to leave Serie A champions Napoli at the end of the current season despite signing a new contract last December.
Chelsea, who are desperate to sign a new striker following another underwhelming campaign, face competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal for the 25-year-old.
According to BILD chief transfer expert, Christian Falk, the Blues are now keeping tabs on Boniface.
“Nicolas Jackson has not yet managed to solve the striker problem at Chelsea,” Falk told CaughtOffside.
“Someone else could do that in the future: Victor Boniface, [he] came from Saint-Gilloise in 2023 for €16m…Contract until 2028. Current market value €40m. Chelsea are tempting, but Bayer don’t want to sell him.”
Boniface, who is currently sidelined with an abductor injury has scored 16 goals and registered eight assists in 23 games in all competitions for Bayer Leverkusen this season.
Transfer: Chelsea consider Boniface as alternative to Osimhen
