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.

Al Nassr have put their move for Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface on hold at the last minute, and there is now uncertainty about the transfer, Soccernet reports. Boniface’s switch to the Saudi Pro League side had appeared all but done after both clubs agreed on a €60 million fee.

Berlin: Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso confirmed Tuesday striker Victor Boniface is in talks to leave the club in the current transfer window. Sky Germany have reported Boniface, 24, is set for a move to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr,