West Ham is reportedly considering a bold move to secure the services of Bayer Leverkusen striker Victory Boniface in a potential £50 million transfer deal this January, as revealed by journalist Alan Nixon.

According to Nixon, West Ham manager David Moyes is enthusiastic about the prospect of securing a high-profile signing in the form of a proven striker during this transfer window. It is believed that Tim Steidten, involved in negotiations, is endeavoring to orchestrate a deal with Boniface’s former club.

Nixon’s reports also suggest that this ambitious move could entail the departure of both Danny Ings and Michail Antonio from the London Stadium, as part of an effort to facilitate financial equilibrium. Additionally, the departure of Said Benrahma is also a possibility as part of this potential transfer strategy.

Among the various striking options linked with West Ham in the current transfer window, Victory Boniface emerges as an exceptionally compelling choice. His impressive record of ten goals and seven assists in just 16 Bundesliga appearances, and a total of 16 goals along with 8 assists in all competitions, positions him as a standout candidate for the number nine role on West Ham’s shortlist. The significant investment of £50 million for Boniface is considered justified based on his exceptional performances.

With Moyes demonstrating a willingness to make substantial financial outlays and the potential for offloading players like Benrahma and Ings to rationalize the club’s finances, the prospect of acquiring Boniface should be a compelling opportunity for the transfer team at the London Stadium.

Moreover, at 23 years of age, Victory Boniface not only boasts impressive statistics but also exhibits considerable potential for further development. His arrival could contribute to establishing West Ham as a destination for nurturing and elevating the talents of promising young players, paving the way for Boniface to evolve into one of Europe’s premier strikers.

Balancing the potential exits of Ings and Antonio with the arrival of Boniface could still leave West Ham somewhat light in forward options, with Boniface poised to assume a prominent starting role, potentially complemented by Jarrod Bowen as his backup.