Bayer Leverkusen has kept pace with Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich by beating Hoffenheim 3-1 with goals from Victor Boniface, Patrik Schick and Jeremie Frimpong.

Victor Boniface returns and starts for Bayer Leverkusen against Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga this evening after his move to Al-Nassr broke down. Despite reaching an agreement with both club and player, the Saudi outfit instead opted to sign Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran for a reported €77m.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Victor Boniface will remain at the Bundesliga club, after the Nigerian striker was left out of their Champions League clash with Sparta Prague amid rumours of a move to Saudi Arabia.

Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso is delighted to keep forward Victor Boniface at the club, DAILY POST reports. Boniface was close to sealing a big money move to Al Nassr, before the Saudi club opted to sign Aston Villa striker,

Victor Boniface's anticipated transfer to Al Nassr from Bayer Leverkusen has collapsed, with the Saudi club now focusing on securing Jhon Duran from Aston Villa.