Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso says Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set to stay at the club following reports of a possible transfer to Saudi Arabia.

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.

Boniface returned from injury last Saturday but was on the bench for Leverkusen's 2-2 draw with RB Leipzig, and was not named in the squad for Alonso's side's routine victory over lowly Sparta

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.

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has returned to training with Bayer Leverkusen after seeing his potential €15m per season move to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr called off, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Striker Victor Boniface will remain at Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen and not move to Saudi Arabia, coach Xabi Alonso said on Wednesday night. "He will train with us again tomorrow and we will talk.

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 manager, Xabi Alonso is delighted to keep forward Victor Boniface at the club, DAILY POST reports. Boniface was close to sealing a big money move to Al Nassr, before the Saudi club opted to sign Aston Villa striker,

Victor Boniface's anticipated transfer to Al Nassr from Bayer Leverkusen has collapsed, with the Saudi club now focusing on securing Jhon Duran from Aston Villa.