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Brighton Complete £15 million Deal for Millwall Winger Femi Azeez
9/1/2026, 8:08:43 PM
Brighton Secures Femi Azeez
Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement with Millwall for the transfer of Nigeria international winger Femi Azeez. The Seagulls’ announcement describes the move as a club-record sale for Millwall, with an initial fee of £12.5 million that could rise above £15 million through add-ons. Azeez, 25, is entering the final two years of his contract and will become Brighton’s 11th signing of the summer.
Azeez’s Championship Performance and Millwall Valuation
During the 2023-24 season, Azeez scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 37 league appearances, earning a place in the PFA Championship Team of the Year. Millwall have set a £15 million asking price and have already rejected three offers from Brighton that together exceeded £10 million, including a recent bid surpassing £12 million. The club’s statement emphasizes that the figure reflects the player’s value and the desire to secure a Premier League move for him.
Financial Context for Brighton
The Azeez signing follows Brighton’s £45 million acquisition of Tottenham centre-back Luka Vuskovic and the £70 million sale of Carlos Baleba to Manchester United. The club has also been linked with winger Yankuba Minteh. Revenue from recent sales has helped fund the summer spending spree, allowing Brighton to target multiple positions as they rebuild after the departures of Baleba and veteran midfielder James Milner.
Squad Implications
Azeez’s arrival is expected to free up space for winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, who has signed a new contract with Brighton but will head out on loan to Championship side Middlesbrough. Cozier-Duberry is projected to replace Morgan Whittaker at Middlesbrough, while the latter is slated for a move to Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids.
Other Interest and Transfer Window Timing
In addition to Brighton, Championship club Wrexham and several other suitors, including Hull City and European teams, have shown interest in Azeez. Millwall’s manager Alex Neil reiterated that the club will not sell for a price deemed too low, positioning Millwall strongly as the summer transfer window approaches its deadline.
