Victor Boniface: Serie A giants in hot chase for Nigerian striker

By Wale Mustapha

Nigeria and Royale Union Saint Gilloise striker, Victor Boniface is a subject of interests from two Italian Serie A giants, AC Milan and Lazio for a potential move in the summer.

The 22-year-old Boniface has being in top form in the Belgian Jupiler league and in continental stage leading the line for Saint Gilloise with 19 goals in all competitions.

The Nigerian was previously linked with a move to German club, Union Berlin and current Serie A leaders, Napoli but Milan and Lazio have however increased the number of suitors for the striker.

He could be the next Nigerian player to move to one of Europe’s top five leagues if the move sail through in the summer.

He has also being identified as a potential replacement for Victor Osimhen who could leave Napoli for one of the biggest clubs in Europe soon.

Boniface is in his second season at Union Saint Gilloise after joining from Norwegian side Bodo Glint and the Belgian side could cash in on him should an offer in the region of £10m to £15m is made for the Nigerian.