Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement with Sky Bet Championship club Millwall for the signing of Nigerian winger Femi Azeez. According to The Athletic, the Seagulls have agreed a deal worth £12.5 million, with a further €2.5 million potentially payable in add-ons. The transfer could become a club-record sale for Millwall, surpassing the £14 million fee received from Crystal Palace for Romain Esse last summer.
Azeez is expected to put pen to paper on a four-year contract, with the option of an additional year, once he successfully completes his medical. The 25-year-old was one of Millwall’s standout performers in the Championship last season, contributing 11 goals and seven assists in 37 league appearances. His impressive displays also earned him a place in the PFA Championship Team of the Season.
The Nigeria international will now look to take the next step in his career in the Premier League with Brighton. Very technically good player! Instead of playing him on the wings, Coach Chelle should maybe try and play him as a creative midfielder. Creativity in the middle, going forward is one of the things holding his team back. Femi Azeez could well solve that problem for him.