Newly promoted Hull City are working to land one of the Championship’s breakout stars, Nigerian winger Femi Azeez, ahead of their return to the Premier League.
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Transfer pursuit, not a confirmed deal — reported via Football League World.
Premier League newcomers Hull City are intensifying their efforts to sign Nigerian winger Femi Azeez from Sky Bet Championship side Millwall.
The Tigers are eager to strengthen their squad ahead of their return to the top flight after securing promotion last season, with Azeez identified as one of their priority transfer targets. According to a report from Football League World, Hull City are determined to complete a deal for the two-time Nigeria international before the start of the 2026/27 Premier League campaign.
Millwall Ready To Play Hardball
Millwall, however, are expected to prove difficult negotiators. The Lions reportedly turned down a £20 million bid from Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town earlier this summer, underlining their determination to retain one of their key players. Fans following how the transfer saga develops can also track fixtures and offers through the Bet9ja promotions page. (Betting advertisement, 18+ only)
Azeez enjoyed a sensational 2025/26 campaign, establishing himself as one of the Championship’s standout performers. The winger registered 11 goals and eight assists in 33 league starts, playing a pivotal role in Millwall’s impressive season. His outstanding displays were rewarded with a place in the Sky Bet Championship Team of the Season, further enhancing his reputation as one of the division’s brightest attacking talents.
A Breakout Season Attracting Premier League Interest
Hull City will now hope they can convince Millwall to part with the highly-rated forward as they continue to reshape their squad for life back in the Premier League.
Did You Know?
- Femi Azeez was born in Westminster, London, to a Nigerian father and Spanish mother, and grew up in Northwood.
- He was released by Watford’s academy at just 14, rebuilding his career through non-league football at Northwood, Wealdstone and Hanwell Town before earning a move to Reading.
- Millwall signed him from Reading in the summer of 2024 for around £1 million, a fee that looks a bargain given his market value has since soared to roughly 15 million euros.
- He won the EFL Championship Player of the Month award for February 2026 after contributing five goals or assists in five consecutive matches.
- Because Azeez never represented England or Spain at youth international level, FIFA rules meant he could switch his allegiance to Nigeria without needing a formal clearance application.
- He scored twice on his senior Super Eagles debut against Zimbabwe at the 2026 Unity Cup, becoming the first Nigerian player this millennium to score a brace on debut.
- His younger brother, Miguel Azeez, is also a professional footballer who came through Arsenal’s academy, though he has represented England rather than Nigeria at youth level.
