Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is edging closer to a potential switch to AC Milan with initial talks already underway between the Italian giants and the player’s representatives.

According to Soccernet.ng, Boniface, who has made a positive impression with Bayer Leverkusen since joining the club, is said to be open to a permanent move to the San Siro, where he could link up with fellow Nigerian international Samuel Chukwueze.

Sources close to the negotiations reveal that preliminary discussions have taken place between Milan officials and the forward’s camp. With this, a strong mutual interest in completing the transfer.

Transfer expert Sacha Tavolieriearlier reported that the 24-year-old has “opened the door” to the move, while Italian outletLa Gazzetta dello Sportconfirmed that AC Milan have officially “entered negotiations” to sign the Nigerian.