Leeds United are tracking Millwall winger Femi Azeez, a player who already made a major impression at Elland Road when he scored twice in the FA Cup last season.
According to a report from TeamTalk, his Championship form this season has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, and Leeds scouts have been watching him closely.
Leeds United scouts watching Femi Azeez
Leeds are not alone in pursuit of Millwall winger, who has had a hand in 15 goals and assists for Millwall this season. The wide player has emerged as one of the more productive attackers in the Championship.
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The competition for his signature is already growing. Crystal Palace currently lead the race as Premier League clubs continue to monitor his form. Everton, Brighton, Fulham and Sunderland are also keen.
The level of interest reflects how highly Azeez is rated by recruitment departments. Leeds are clearly aware of his performances and are continuing to follow his progress closely.
Femi Azeez’s Championship numbers explain Premier League interest
Azeez’s production this season provides the clearest explanation for the attention he is receiving. The winger’s seven goals and eight assists have come in just 26 Championship appearances.
The winger is averaging a goal or an assist every 135.2 minutes this season, an impressive feat for a side that are in the mix for the Championship play-offs at the end of the current campaign.
Attackers who combine goals and assists at that rate rarely go unnoticed by Premier League scouts. That production explains why several clubs have started tracking Azeez closely.
Leeds have increasingly targeted players from the Championship who are capable of stepping up a level. Azeez’s age profile and attacking numbers place him firmly in that category.
Femi Azeez already punished Leeds at Elland Road
Leeds supporters have already seen what Azeez can do first-hand. The winger produced a standout performance when he scored twice against Leeds in the FA Cup at Elland Road.
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Leeds are watching Millwall's Femi Azeez.
Those goals proved decisive as Millwall secured a 2-0 win last January. The display highlighted Azeez’s ability to attack space and finish chances against strong opposition.
Players who produce performances like that rarely disappear from a club’s scouting radar. Leeds’ recruitment staff will have taken note of the winger’s impact on that occasion.
His form since then has only strengthened his reputation. Azeez has continued to produce goals and assists and come the summer, it is expected that he will leave The Den unless Millwall are promoted.
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