Exclusive: Chelsea pulling out all the stops to beat Arsenal, Man Utd & Newcastle to striker transfer | OneFootball

Chelsea are doing whatever it takes to win the race for the transfer of Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface this summer, CaughtOffside understands.

The Blues look to be facing growing competition for Boniface, however, with sources close to the situation informing CaughtOffside of interest from other Premier League clubs.

Arsenal and Manchester United are understood to be keeping an eye on Boniface’s situation, while Newcastle would also be keen on the Nigeria international if they end up having to replace Alexander Isak this summer.

Boniface has shone during his time in the Bundesliga, scoring 21 goals in all competitions last season to help Leverkusen win the title unbeaten and reach the Europa League final.

The 24-year-old has now scored a further 10 goals in all competitions this term, though he came close to leaving for Saudi Pro League giants Al Nassr in January.

Victor Boniface transfer looks like just what Chelsea need

Victor Boniface in action for Bayer Leverkusen (Photo by Oliver Hardt/Getty Images)

Chelsea are increasingly moving towards Boniface as a top priority target ahead of next season, so they’ll hope they can remain at the front of the queue for his signature.

The Blues look like they urgently need a new signing up front after a difficult couple of seasons from both Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku.

Still, Arsenal are also known to be targeting a new striker for next season, and they may prove a more tempting destination than Stamford Bridge right now.

The Gunners have had an injury crisis this season that has surely ended their title hopes, but the addition of a top centre-forward like Boniface could transform their fortunes next season.

Likewise, Man Utd also look like they need to make changes up front, with Rasmus Hojlund proving a major flop, while Marcus Rashford’s future is uncertain after moving on loan to Aston Villa.

Newcastle could also be an interesting one to watch, but one imagines their first priority will be to keep hold of Isak.