West Ham make last-gasp move for Victor Boniface as surprise Bundesliga club reach out after failed AC Milan transfer

After his loan move to Milan did not go through after he failed a medical, Boniface now has two suitors on the transfer deadline day. According to Give Me Sport, West Ham are interested in him and want to hand manager Graham Potter a fresh new forward before the international break. On the other hand, Bundesliga outfit Werder Bremen too, are trying to work out a deal, as reported by Sky Sport. While the Hammers are the most interested party behind the striker, they are willing to pay a suitable salary through negotiations. Bremen, meanwhile, are eyeing a loan move, and are in contact with the club and his entourage. Leverkusen, who sacked manager Erik ten Hag on Monday, are open to his departure.

Leverkusen had given a green light for Boniface's move to Milan. The Rossoneri had conducted his medical as well but the Nigerian goal-machine had outlined earlier that the deal did not go through due to his recurring knee injuries. Such was the situation that he had thought of a probable retirement. However, now, on the last day of the window, West Ham and Bremen have come knocking on his door.

 Since joining Leverkusen back in 2023, he has scored 32 goals in 61 games.

Boniface will have only a few hours to see his next destination get determined. He has not been called up to the Nigeria squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifying matches.