Xabi Alonso confirms Victor Boniface will remain at Bayer Leverkusen, dismissing transfer rumours to Saudi Arabia amid his impressive performance.

Speaking ahead of Leverkusen’s Bundesliga clash against Hoffenheim, Alonso acknowledged that the transfer discussions had progressed but insisted that Boniface remains comfortable in Germany.

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 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 close to joining Saudi Professional League side Al-Nassr but that deal collapsed. He has resumed training with Bayer Leverkusen.

Victor Boniface, Super Eagles striker, has passed medical check-ups ahead of his move to Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia

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.

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.

Victor Boniface was absent from Bayer Leverkusen’s training today as a proposed move to Saudi Arabia moves closer, reports kicker.In recent days, Boniface has been linked with a move to Saudi

Nigerian striker Victor Boniface was absent from Bayer Leverkusen's training ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash against Sparta Prague at Bay Arena on Wednesday night, as speculation over his potential move to Al Nassr intensifies.

Brazil forward Neymar will return to his boyhood club Santos from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, he posted on social media on Thursday. The forward, 32, joined Al-Hilal from Paris St Germain for a reported 90 million euros ($93.