Femi Azeez is open to taking the next step in his career by moving to the Premier League following an outstanding campaign with Millwall, Footy-Africa understands.
The 24-year-old winger has attracted interest from several top-flight clubs after an impressive season in the Championship, with Brighton & Hove Albion and Bournemouth among the sides monitoring his situation.
Footy-Africa can also exclusively reveal that Aston Villa have entered the race for the Nigerian international as Unai Emery looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of next season.
Villa, who secured UEFA Champions League qualification, have identified Azeez as a potential addition after his breakout campaign at The Den.
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Source close to the situation, Clinton Ayooye told Footy-Africa that Azeez is keen to test himself in the Premier League, while Millwall are prepared to sanction a sale if their valuation is met.
The Championship club are understood to value the winger at around €20 million.
Azeez enjoyed a highly productive 2025-26 season, scoring 11 goals and providing eight assists in 34 league appearances to establish himself as one of the division’s standout performers.
His impressive club form also earned him a first senior call-up to the Nigeria national team. The winger marked his debut in memorable fashion by scoring twice as the Super Eagles defeated Zimbabwe 2-0 in the semi-finals of the 2026 Unity Cup.
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With interest growing from several Premier League clubs, Azeez now appears set to become one of the Championship’s most sought-after players during the summer transfer window.
