Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have made Bayer Leverkusen attacking sensation Victor Boniface their top striker target.
According to a report from Fichajes, Arsenal are keen on reinforcing their attacking unit, and they have made Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface their priority target to bolster their squad. Mikel Arteta seeks more firepower up top, and the Gunners feel the Nigerian international could be an ideal fit for their project.
The North London club wanted to sign a new number nine during the last summer window. They went after the signature of Benjamin Sesko. Despite all their hard yards, a deal could not be struck.
While Arsenal failed to bring in a striker prior to the start of the 2024/25 season, people at the club are aware of the fact that they need a world-class forward to compete with the best teams in England as well as Europe.
Gabriel Jesus is no longer an important part of Mikel Arteta’s plans despite his recent upturn in form, and the Gunners are looking to get him off their books. Kai Havertz is the one who is being used in that number nine role for the majority of the ongoing campaign.
While the German international is doing a decent job, he is not an out-and-out goalscorer. As a result, the North London club is looking to bring in a top striker who can be the leader of their attack and share the load with Bukayo Saka in the final third of the pitch.
Arsenal want to sign Boniface
Arsenal have not had the best of starts to the 2024/25 season, and goalscoring has been one of their problems. They have been over-dependent on their set pieces and in order to address that issue, the Gunners want to bring in a star striker, and Victor Boniface has emerged as their priority target.
While they remain interested in Sesko and also have Marcus Thuram on their radar, the Nigerian international is their top target. They are ready to make a significant investment to add him to their ranks in 2025. The 24-year-old has been putting in impressive performances in Germany, and his work has not gone unnoticed.
With eight goals and an assist in his 15 outings, he has made a promising start to the new campaign. His physical presence and goalscoring prowess make him the perfect fit for Arteta’s system. A potential transfer will cost €50-60 million, a figure that Arsenal can reach without much trouble.