Premier League giants, Chelsea, have identified Bayer Leverkusen Nigerian striker Victor Boniface as a target in the summer.
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According to German media outfit, Bild, via ESPN, Boniface, who is currently injured, has a transfer valued at €40 million, given he has a contract until 2028.

Chelsea have been linked with Boniface’s Nigerian teammate, Victor Osimhen, but Serie A champions Napoli, want his €130 million release clause paid in full.

The reigning African Player of the Year showed his potency in front of goal, as he netted Napoli’s equaliser in the 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16 first leg clash.
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Boniface has scored 10 goals and provided seven assists in 16 games in the Bundesliga this season.

The 23-year-old did not feature at the AFCON 2023 in Côte d’Ivoire due to injury.

Also, he remains a doubt for the Super Eagles’international friendly game with Argentina on March 26 in Los Angeles, USA.
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