Chelsea interested in Bayer Leverkusen striker

October 6, 2024Bundesliga

Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images.

Despite having one of the largest squads in world football, Chelsea remain interested in signing the very best talent, and the latest name to catch Enzo Maresca’s attention is Bayer Leverkusen’s, Victor Boniface.

The Blues have spent well over £1 billion on new signings since US billionaire Todd Boehly took over from Roman Abramovich two-and-a-half years ago.

It has taken a long time for the side to gel, which hasn’t been helped by the conveyor belt of managers Boehly has appointed since Thomas Tuchel was sacked. The Blues’ latest boss Enzo Maresca appears to be doing the best job though.

The Italian, who joined from Leicester City in the summer, has the side up and running, and appears to have settled on his preferred starting 11 — something the likes of Graham Potter and Mauricio Pochettino both struggled with.

Victor Boniface on Chelsea’s radar ahead of possible £67 million deal

Despite the Londoners’ newfound form, which sees them fourth in the Premier League table, according to Fichajes, Maresca is interested in bringing another forward to Stamford Bridge.

Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson, who recently penned another long-term deal, are among Maresca’s striking options, the 44-year-old is a big fan of Bayer Leverkusen’s Boniface.

Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images.

The 23-year-old has been a key figure for Xabi Alonso since arriving at the BayArena 18 months ago.