Millwall Stands Firm on Femi Azeez
Millwall has made a decisive move regarding the future of Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez by rejecting a significant offer from Premier League side Ipswich Town. The Championship club turned down a £20 million bid for the Nigerian attacker, despite growing interest following his outstanding season in England.
Azeez was one of Millwall's top performers last season, netting 11 goals and providing seven assists as the team pushed for promotion to the Premier League. His contributions earned him a spot in the EFL Championship Team of the Year and attracted attention from top-flight clubs.
Ipswich's Relegation and Transfer Plans
According to Football Insider, Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna identified the 24-year-old as a key transfer target ahead of the new season. The Tractor Boys are eager to strengthen their squad after being relegated from the Premier League following the 2024/2025 campaign.
Millwall's rejection of Ipswich's bid does not necessarily mean they want to keep Azeez at all costs. Reports from Afrik-Foot indicate that the London club believes the winger is worth significantly more than the initial offer. Millwall values the Nigerian international at around £30 million, citing his age, pace, creativity, and rising profile as justification for the higher asking price.
Aston Villa Also Monitoring
Aston Villa has also been linked with Azeez and is reportedly monitoring developments. With multiple clubs showing interest, Millwall appears confident that Azeez's value could increase further before the transfer window closes.
Wayne Rooney recently backed the winger to make the jump to the Premier League, and recent events suggest that prediction could soon become reality.
Azeez's Super Eagles Debut
Azeez's stock rose even higher after his explosive debut for Nigeria in the Unity Cup against Zimbabwe. The winger scored twice as the Super Eagles secured a 2-0 victory to advance to the final against Jamaica. He opened the scoring within five minutes and added his second shortly after the hour mark, delivering a performance that immediately caught attention.
It was the perfect response after the disappointment of Millwall missing out on promotion through the Championship play-offs. Nigeria will now face Jamaica in the Unity Cup final at The Valley Stadium as they aim to maintain their perfect record in the competition.
Eric Chelle Criticizes Femi Azeez
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has criticized Femi Azeez despite his two-goal debut against Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup. Nigeria defeated Zimbabwe in the semi-final at The Valley, the home of Charlton Athletic, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
