Newcastle United are exploring options to bring in another forward this summer, and it’s clear why.
While Alexander Isak remains the club’s main man up front, his injury record has become a concern.
Callum Wilson’s future is also uncertain, and Eddie Howe knows the squad needs more firepower if they want to compete on multiple fronts next season.
The goal is simple: find someone who can offer quality support, step in when needed, and still make a difference off the bench or in rotation.
And now, Newcastle may have found just the right profile.
A recent report from Soccernet.ng claims that a top Bundesliga club is ready to offload one of their title-winning stars, opening the door for interested clubs to make a move.
At just 24, the player still has his best years ahead of him. He boasts pace, strength, and an eye for goal, traits Howe values highly in a forward.
While he might not walk straight into the starting XI, the coaching staff believe he could play an important role as part of the attacking group.
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That player is Victor Boniface. The Nigerian striker helped Bayer Leverkusen lift the Bundesliga title last season, going unbeaten in the league.
He finished the campaign with an impressive 17 goals and 11 assists across all competitions.
Despite that, Leverkusen are reportedly willing to sell this summer. His form has dipped slightly, and they see this as a chance to cash in.
For Newcastle, it’s a potential bargain, an experienced attacker who’s played under pressure and can ease the load on Isak.
Whether he becomes a squad player or pushes for more minutes, Boniface could be exactly what the Magpies need to sharpen their strike force.