Victor Boniface's failed move to Al Nassr has sparked celebrations in the Bayer Leverkusen camp as Xabi Alonso has expressed his delight to have the forward back.

Bayer Leverkusen are closing in on an agreement with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr over the sale of striker Victor Boniface. Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso confirmed that the Nigeria international missed training ahead of Wednesday's Champions League match against Sparta Prague as Al-Nassr work to finalize agreements both with the German champions and Boniface.

Victor Boniface was minutes away from becoming Nigeria's highest-paid footballer after agreeing to a bumper deal with Al Nassr, but the Saudi club backed out.

Al-Nassr have reached an agreement worth around €60m to sign Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface (24), according to Sky Germany. The Nigerian becomes the club’s second most expensive

Al Nassr are looking to sign Victor Boniface to bolster their attack, which already features Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane.

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface has completed his medicals ahead of a high-profile move to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Victor Boniface will remain at the Bundesliga club, after the Nigerian striker was left out of their Champions League clash with Sparta Prague amid rumours of a move to Saudi Arabia.

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is in talks with Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Wednesday that Nigerian striker Victor Boniface is set to stay at the club following reports of a possible transfer to Saudi Arabia.