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Millwall FC player transfers and injury updates

Overview

Millwall has engaged in several roster movements and faced player concerns during the 2026/27 Championship season.

The club announced the one-year re-signing of 34-year-old midfielder Massimo Luongo. Additionally, Millwall expressed interest in retaining winger Femi Azeez following interest from Hull City, setting a £30 million valuation for the player.

During a 2-0 victory against Bristol City, Azeez was substituted early due to a potential hamstring injury. Manager Alex Neil stated that the club would not be pressured into selling Azeez for less than his market value, emphasizing that Millwall has no immediate requirement to sell key players.

As the summer transfer deadline approached, Brighton & Hove Albion intensified its pursuit of the 25-year-old winger. While Millwall had previously rejected multiple bids, including an offer of just over £10 million, a deal was eventually reached on transfer deadline day. The transfer was finalized using a deal sheet to extend the processing time from 23:00 to 01:00.

Brighton & Hove Albion has reached a club-record agreement to sign Azeez for a fee exceeding £15 million, comprising an initial £12.5 million payment plus performance-related add-ons. The Nigerian international is expected to sign a four-year contract at the Amex Stadium with an option for an additional year. The transfer represents a significant financial gain for Millwall, who purchased the winger from Reading in 2024 for approximately £1 million.

Following his move, Brighton sporting director Mike Cave praised Azeez’s impact during his time at Millwall, where he made 77 appearances and recorded 15 goals and 13 assists. However, Azeez’s debut has been delayed by a minor injury. Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler expressed optimism regarding the winger’s availability for an upcoming match against Coventry City, noting the club would assess him over the weekend.

Entities

Femi Azeez · Brighton & Hove Albion · Millwall · Nigeria · Hull City

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Brighton coach hopes Femi Azeez recovers for Coventry match

    Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler hopes winger Femi Azeez will recover from a minor injury in time to make his debut against Coventry City this Sunday.

  2. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Brighton sign Femi Azeez from Millwall on four-year deal

    Brighton & Hove Albion has signed Nigerian winger Femi Azeez from Millwall on a four-year deal following a late deadline-day transfer.

  3. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 12 sources
    Brighton signs Femi Azeez from Millwall in record £15m deal

    Brighton & Hove Albion has agreed a club-record deal worth over £15 million to sign Nigerian winger Femi Azeez from Millwall on transfer deadline day.

  4. 14 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Brighton pursues Millwall winger Femi Azeez before transfer deadline

    Brighton & Hove Albion is pursuing Millwall winger Femi Azeez before the transfer deadline following his selection to the PFA Championship Team of the Year.

  5. 28 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Millwall manager Alex Neil provides injury and transfer updates on Femi Azeez

    Millwall manager Alex Neil is hopeful Femi Azeez avoided a serious hamstring injury following his early substitution in a win over Bristol City, while also warning clubs not to undercut the club's valuation.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Millwall re-signs Massimo Luongo and fields transfer interest in winger Femi Azeez

    Millwall re‑signed midfielder Massimo Luongo and is seeking £30 m for winger Femi Azeez, who drew interest from Hull City after a standout season.

Sources

businesselitesafrica.com · completesports.com · footballinnigeria.com.ng · gistreel.com · naijanews.com · nigeriafootball.ng · nigeriasoccernet.com · premiumtimesng.com · pulsesports.ng · punchng.com · soccernet.com.ng · soccernet.ng · sports247.ng · sportsmole.co.uk · the72.co.uk · thisdaylive.com · todoespolitica.com.ar · tuttomercatoweb.com · zalebs.com

This summary has been updated 5 times: see revision history