Millwall F.C. reportedly don reject another fresh £20 million bid from newly promoted Premier League club Ipswich Town F.C. for their star forward, Femi Azeez.
The Tractor Boys really want carry the attacker go Suffolk, but Millwall dey demand close to £30 million for their main player.
Azeez just finish one brilliant breakthrough season with Millwall, where e score 11 goals and provide 8 assists in 35 Championship matches.
Him sharp performances from the right wing, where e dey always cut inside with him stronger left leg, help Millwall finish third before Hull City A.F.C. stop their promotion dream for the play-off semi-finals.
The 24-year-old market value don rise even more after him dream international debut for Nigeria national football team on Tuesday. After choosing the Super Eagles ahead of England, Azeez score both goals for Nigeria’s 2-0 win against Zimbabwe national football team for the Unity Cup semi-final at The Valley in London. With that performance, e become the first Nigerian player this millennium to score brace for senior debut.
Ipswich first test Millwall during January transfer window with around £15 million bid, wey for break Millwall club-record sale.
Even though reports first suggest say manager Kieran McKenna fit look elsewhere so the club no go depend too much on Championship players for Premier League, Ipswich don clearly change their mind after Azeez recent international performance.
Since Azeez contract for The Den still dey till summer 2028, Millwall still get strong advantage for negotiation.
If Ipswich really want sign am before summer transfer window close, dem likely go need pay the full £30 million wey Millwall dey ask for.
Azeez expected to play again for the Super Eagles this Saturday as Nigeria go face Jamaica national football team for the Unity Cup final. While Nigeria dey pursue their fourth straight tournament title, the Reggae Boyz dey hope win their first after dem qualify with 2-0 victory over India national football team.
