Brighton & Hove Albion have reached an agreement with Millwall to sign Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez in a major move for the Nigerian international.
Sports247 reports that the 25-year-old is set to join the Premier League club for an initial fee of £12.5 million, with the overall value of the transfer expected to rise to just over £15 million if performance-related add-ons are achieved.
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According to transfer journalist David Ornstein, Brighton and Millwall have reached an agreement, with the Seagulls now progressing with the final stages of the deal.
Azeez has also been granted permission to undergo his medical as Brighton move closer to officially completing the transfer. The proposed deal is expected to see the Nigerian sign a four-year contract, with Brighton holding an option to extend his stay for an additional year.
The move represents a significant step forward in Azeez’s career after he established himself as one of the standout performers in the Championship with Millwall.
The winger’s performances earned him international recognition with Nigeria, including his first Super Eagles call-up. He subsequently made an immediate impact on his international debut, scoring twice against Zimbabwe in the Unity Cup.
His club form also saw him named in the 2026 PFA Championship Team of the Year, further highlighting the impact he made during his time at Millwall. Brighton’s decision to invest a substantial fee in Azeez underlines the club’s belief in his ability to make the step up to Premier League football.
For Azeez, the move provides an opportunity to test himself against the best players in English football while continuing his development on a bigger stage. The transfer is also another positive development for the Super Eagles, with one of Nigeria’s emerging attacking players moving into the Premier League.
With his medical now the next major step before the transfer can be formally completed, Azeez is on the verge of beginning an exciting new chapter with Brighton.
After making his name at Millwall and earning international recognition, the Nigerian winger now has the chance to prove that his qualities can translate to the Premier League.
