Millwall have reportedly rejected a fresh £20 million bid from newly promoted Premier League club Ipswich Town for their standout forward, Femi Azeez. The Championship side is holding out for a fee closer to £30 million for the Super Eagles star.
The Tractor Boys are eager to bring the attacker to Suffolk, but the Lions are standing firm in their valuation. Azeez is coming off a sensational breakthrough campaign with Millwall, where he registered 11 goals and 8 assists across 35 Championship appearances.
His clinical performances on the right flank, frequently cutting inside onto his preferred left foot, guided Millwall to a third-place finish before their promotion bid was halted by Hull City in the play-off semi-finals.
The 24-year-old's market value has climbed even higher following a dream international debut for Nigeria on Tuesday. Having recently committed his international future to the Super Eagles over England, Azeez scored both goals in a 2-0 victory against Zimbabwe during the semi-finals of the Unity Cup at The Valley in London. He became the first Nigerian player this millennium to net a brace on his senior debut.
Ipswich Town initially tested Millwall's resolve during the January transfer window with a bid hovering around £15 million, which would have broken Millwall's club-record sale. While local media initially indicated that manager Kieran McKenna might look elsewhere to avoid over-relying on Championship talent for their top-flight return, Ipswich's stance has clearly shifted following Azeez's recent international exploits.
With Azeez locked into a contract at The Den until the summer of 2028, Millwall remain in a commanding negotiating position. If Ipswich intend to secure his services before the summer window closes, they will likely need to meet the Lions' steep £30 million valuation.
Azeez is expected to line up for the Super Eagles this Saturday as they face Jamaica in the Unity Cup final. While Nigeria chase their fourth consecutive tournament title, the Reggae Boyz will be hunting for their first after securing their spot with a 2-0 win over India.
