{
  "id": 5029577,
  "title": "Brighton agree £15m deal for Millwall winger Azeez",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/brighton-agree-15m-deal-for-millwall-winger-azeez",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T06:08:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/brighton-agree-15m-deal-for-millwall-winger-azeez/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brighton have successfully secured the signing of Nigerian winger Femi Azeez from Millwall in a deal worth £15 million. The 25-year-old player, who scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 37 games last season, was recognized by the PFA for his impressive performance, earning him a spot in the Championship team of the year. Despite Millwall's resistance to at least three previous bids from the Seagulls, Azeez's transfer is anticipated to be a club record sale for Millwall. The club is expected to receive an initial payment of £12.5 million, which could increase beyond £15 million with various add-ons.\n\nThis move marks Brighton's 11th signing of the summer, including their club-record £45 million acquisition of Tottenham centre-back Luka Vuskovic. Additionally, the Seagulls have generated substantial revenue through player sales, with Carlos Baleba's £70 million transfer to Manchester United and the interest from Liverpool in winger Yankuba Minteh being notable examples. Azeez, who joined Millwall from Reading for approximately £1 million in 2024, will be completing his final two years of his contract with the team.",
  "summary": "Brighton have agreed a deal to sign Nigeria winger Femi Azeez from Millwall. The 25-year-old scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 37 games last season, earning a place in the PFA Championship team of the year. Azeez has been pushing for a move to the Premier League, with Millwall rejecting at least three bids […] The post Brighton agree £15m deal for Millwall winger Azeez appeared first…",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Brighton agree £15m deal for Millwall winger Azeez",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/brighton-agree-15m-deal-for-millwall-winger-azeez",
        "published": "2026-09-01T13:53:32.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}