Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface has reportedly ruled out a potential transfer to Manchester United in the upcoming January window, dealing a blow to the Premier League club’s recruitment plans.
The Red Devils, currently twelfth in the table under new manager Ruben Amorim, have been searching for a reliable striker to boost their attacking options after a sluggish start to the season.
Softfootball learned that sources indicate Boniface has decided to stay with the German champions, where he has scored eight goals in fifteen appearances across all competitions this term.
The twenty three year old Nigerian international has been in excellent form since joining Leverkusen in 2023, netting twenty Bundesliga goals in thirty three matches.
His rejection leaves United with fewer options to address their scoring issues, as current forwards Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund have managed only one goal each so far.
The club had identified Boniface as a primary target to solve their offensive struggles, but his commitment to helping Leverkusen defend their Bundesliga title has taken precedence. This development forces the Old Trafford hierarchy to reconsider their strategy for the winter transfer market.
