AC Milan are stepping up their seek for a brand new striker, and Nigerian ahead Victor Boniface has develop into a severe choice beneath returning supervisor Massimiliano Allegri.
With Rafael Leão and Christian Pulisic already confirmed as the principle huge attackers, the membership is now targeted on discovering a top-quality centre-forward to finish the entrance line.
Santiago Giménez, who joined from Feyenoord in January for €32 million, is at the moment the one pure striker within the squad. Nevertheless, there are doubts about whether or not he is able to lead the road recurrently in a staff aiming to win the league.
That’s the place Boniface is available in. The 24-year-old Tremendous Eagles striker impressed final season in Bayer Leverkusen’s treble-winning marketing campaign and has reportedly attracted Milan’s consideration. In response to switch skilled Sacha Tavolieri, the membership has already held early talks along with his representatives.
Though Boniface had a robust season, harm issues and the return of fellow striker Patrick Schick have affected his worth out there. As soon as valued between €50–60 million, he’s now believed to be obtainable for nearer to €30–40 million — a value Milan are prepared to contemplate. His wage calls for are additionally seen as affordable, making a deal extra doubtless.
Allegri is alleged to be a fan of Boniface’s fashion of play — his energy, calm ending, and skill to hyperlink up with teammates are seen as massive positives. However considerations stay about his health, as accidents restricted him to only 19 league appearances final season.
Nonetheless, Boniface’s objective file is spectacular. He has scored 22 targets in 42 Bundesliga matches, making him the fourth-highest-scoring Nigerian in Bundesliga historical past — behind solely Jonathan Akpoborie (60), Victor Agali (32), and Anthony Ujah (30).
Milan are additionally keeping track of one other attainable signing — Dusan Vlahović. The Serbian striker might be offered by Juventus this summer season resulting from his excessive €12 million yearly wages. Milan have an interest, particularly since Allegri has an excellent relationship with Vlahović from their time collectively at Juventus. Nevertheless, any transfer would doubtless rely on Juventus decreasing their asking value or Vlahović accepting a pay minimize.
For now, each Boniface and Vlahović are on the prime of Milan’s shortlist because the membership look to lastly discover the best striker to steer their assault within the new season.
