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Will star Lions winger Azeez be departing The Den this summer?

Femi Azeez was one of Millwall's outstanding players in 2025/26, having helped Alex Neil's side to finishing third in the Championship.

The play-off defeat to Hull City stung and the repercussions from that are yet to be felt to the fullest extent, with Millwall potentially set to lose a number of their best players from this season.

Femi Azeez had the most goals and assists combined with 18, but also the most goals outright and assists outright. Of course, Jake Cooper, Tristan Crama, and Caleb Taylor were all key in defence, but Azeez was the bright spark in attack.

The 24-year-old signed from League One side Reading in 2024, with Azeez establishing himself as one of the best young forwards in the division in 2025/26. The likes of Sunderland, Leeds United and Everton have since been linked to Azeez since then.

Femi Azeez valuation emerges as interest mounts in Millwall winger

FLW spoke to Millwall fan pundit Lucas Ball about the situation, asking him if it is now inevitable that Azeez departs after losing in the play-ff semi-final to Hull. He told FLW: "I don't know about inevitable but I'm sure there will be interest in Femi.

"He's obviously had a great season and it looks like he's been called up by Nigeria as well, which is, obviously, really, really good news for him. We were too over reliant on him and that probably meant that we looked a lot less threatening when he wasn't bang on his game.

"That's something to rectify whether he is here or not next season. We need to be less reliant on our right-hand side going forward. Equally, it's natural to a degree when you've got someone who's been in such good form for such long periods of the season.

"Look, I'm sure there will be more interest. Ipswich have apparently pulled back from theirs though. I'm not sure if that is the club trying to get it out of the public domain for now.

"Obviously, other Premier League sides have been linked and whatever else. Alex Neil really likes him and he's obviously enjoyed his time with us. I'm sure if there is a substantial offer, we will consider it.

"But we are not going to sell him for peanuts. I think it'd take £15 million, at the very least, to get him out of Millwall. If not closer to the £20 million mark after a season like that.

"He's a talented boy but there is room to improve still. He's only relatively young, so there is plenty of upside there for any potential suitors. We have no real need to sell, so we will have to see what happens."

Femi Azeez's profile is why Millwall's resolve will be tested this summer

Azeez is going to have plenty of interest, given that he is such a dangerous attacking player because of the unpredictability and explosiveness he brings in wide areas. His electric pace immediately puts defenders on the back foot, particularly in transition.

What makes him especially difficult to defend is his ability to go both ways off either foot. Full-backs often struggle to show him into one direction because he is comfortable attacking the outside or cutting infield, which makes him far more unpredictable in one-v-one situations.

His crossing delivery is arguably his major strength, with Azeez capable of whipping dangerous balls into the box at speed without needing multiple touches to set himself. A number of Millwall goals have come via him opening his body up to deliver deep towards the back post.

Off the ball, he also shows strong attacking instincts by arriving at the back post when play develops on the opposite flank, allowing him to sneak into goalscoring positions unnoticed and score regularly on his weaker right foot.

His directness and agility make him a constant threat. There will be suitors from the Premier League but also perhaps teams with parachute payments in the Championship as well. Millwall's resolve will be tested.