Brighton weigh Premier League step for Millwall’s Azeez

Brighton & Hove Albion are weighing a move for 25‑year‑old Nigeria international Femi Azeez, the Millwall forward who netted 11 goals and added eight assists in 34 appearances last season, as the Premier League club assess options ahead of the summer transfer window’s close.

Completesports.com first reported that Brighton have emerged as a potential buyer for the Millwall star. The BBC confirmed the Seagulls are actively considering a deal as the transfer deadline approaches.

Link to Cozier‑Duberry situation

Brighton’s interest is understood to be linked to the situation surrounding Amario Cozier‑Duberry, who has been linked with Scottish Premiership giants Rangers. The club sees Azeez as a possible replacement should Cozier leave.

Azeez, 25, is reportedly available for the right price, with the Nigeria international expected to leave Championship side Millwall this summer. No fee has been disclosed, but the player is ready to move if terms are met.

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His productive campaign for Millwall featured 11 goals and eight assists across 34 matches, highlighting his versatility as a forward. Those numbers have attracted attention from several clubs, including Hull City, which is also monitoring his situation.

Azeez earned his first senior cap for Nigeria at the Unity Cup in London in May, delivering an impressive debut that further raised his profile. The international exposure complements his domestic form.

Should Brighton push ahead, the transfer would see Azeez step up from the Championship to the Premier League, offering him a higher level of competition. For the Seagulls, securing the versatile forward would bolster their attacking options for the upcoming season.