Bayer Leverkusen are prepared to allow Nigerian striker Victor Boniface to leave the club during the January transfer window after the forward expressed his desire to move on.
The Bundesliga side are reportedly open to sanctioning his departure, with a loan arrangement among the possible options being considered.
According to SkySportDE, Boniface wants to end his spell at Leverkusen when the transfer window reopens in January. The club are understood to be willing to accommodate his request rather than stand in the way of a potential move.
The development follows a transfer request submitted by the Super Eagles striker earlier this month, as uncertainty continues over his future at the German club.
Boniface, who remains under contract with Leverkusen until 2028, has found himself further down the pecking order among the club’s attacking options.
The 25-year-old currently ranks as Leverkusen’s third-choice striker, a situation that could be a factor in his desire to seek a fresh opportunity elsewhere.
His position in the squad has raised questions about his prospects of securing regular playing time, with a January departure potentially offering him the chance to revive his fortunes.
There has already been some movement surrounding the forward’s possible exit, with two enquiries reportedly made about his availability.
Although the identities of the interested clubs have not been disclosed, the enquiries suggest that there is interest in securing his services ahead of the second half of the season.
Leverkusen’s willingness to consider both a permanent transfer and a loan move could provide Boniface with different options as he looks to determine the next stage of his career.
A temporary departure would allow the Nigerian international to pursue regular football elsewhere while remaining contracted to the Bundesliga club. Alternatively, a permanent transfer could bring his time at Leverkusen to an end.
For now, the situation remains centred on the January transfer window, when interested clubs could have an opportunity to formalise their interest in the striker.
With Boniface having indicated that he wants to leave and Leverkusen reportedly prepared to consider an exit, his future at the club appears increasingly uncertain.
The striker’s contract, which runs until 2028, means Leverkusen are not under immediate pressure to sell. However, the club’s openness to a departure suggests that an agreement could be possible if a suitable offer emerges.
The coming weeks are therefore likely to be important in determining where Boniface will continue his career, with two enquiries already providing an early indication of interest in the Nigerian forward.
