{"id":81464,"date":"2026-04-21T16:50:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/hayden-hackney-femi-azeez-and-other-championship-players-attracting-transfer-interest-from-the-premier-league-football-news\/"},"modified":"2026-04-21T16:50:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:50:51","slug":"hayden-hackney-femi-azeez-and-other-championship-players-attracting-transfer-interest-from-the-premier-league-football-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/hayden-hackney-femi-azeez-and-other-championship-players-attracting-transfer-interest-from-the-premier-league-football-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Hayden Hackney, Femi Azeez and other Championship players attracting transfer interest from the Premier League | Football News"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ahead of the summer transfer window and the conclusion of the Championship season, a number of players are already generating interest from the Premier League.<\/p>\n
From a Player of the Season award winner to consistent midfield anchors and a winger in the team of the year, Sky Sports News reveals five Championship players who are catching the eye of clubs in the top flight.<\/p>\n
Hayden Hackney (Middlesbrough)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Hayden Hackney has been one of the Championship’s most consistent midfielders and a player Premier League clubs have been looking at closely.<\/p>\n
The 23-year-old was named the Championship’s Player of the Season. He has scored five goals in the League and provided eight assists.<\/p>\n
Hackney’s contract runs until 2027. Middlesbrough are still pushing for promotion, and do not want to see Hackney leave.<\/p>\n
A number of clubs have been linked – Premier League-bound Coventry City the latest, while Everton, Tottenham, Leeds United and Manchester United are all understood to have shown interest in the past.<\/p>\n
Imran Louza (Watford)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Imran Louza looks like a different player to the one who struggled to make an impact in the Premier League with Watford in 2021\/22 – and his output reflects that.<\/p>\n
Louza has scored seven goals and has nine assists so far this season.<\/p>\n
He has two years remaining on his Watford deal. Promotion to the Premier League is now out of reach – and he is likely to attract attention.<\/p>\n
Leo Scienza (Southampton)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Leo Scienza has played a key role in Southampton’s recent form and their push for promotion.<\/p>\n
If they return to the Premier League, they will expect him to be part of that squad. If not, his performances are likely to bring interest from elsewhere.<\/p>\n
His team-mate, Shea Charles, has also been attracting attention, and is another reason why Southampton could do with going up.<\/p>\n
Southampton are in a strong position with Scienza. His contract runs until 2029.<\/p>\n
Ethan Galbraith (Swansea City)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Ethan Galbraith has flourished this season, becoming a creative focal point for Swansea and impressing on the international stage with Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n
He caught the eye of Gianfranco Zola during the play-off defeat to Italy.<\/p>\n
Galbraith’s contract runs until 2028, with the club holding an option to extend by a year.<\/p>\n
Galbraith has rejected Swansea’s initial offer of a new contract, which is understood to fall short of the terms offered to some of the club’s other high performers. Talks are expected to continue.<\/p>\n
There has been interest from Premier League and Championship clubs, although no formal offers have materialised since Wrexham had a bid rejected in January.<\/p>\n
Head coach Vitor Matos recently said he would like the 24-year-old to remain at the club for the next decade.<\/p>\n
Femi Azeez (Millwall)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Millwall’s Femi Azeez has been one of the Championship’s standout attacking players this season.<\/p>\n
Also named in the team of the year, the winger has contributed eight goals and seven assists so far.<\/p>\n
Azeez has two years remaining on his current deal. Millwall are still fighting for automatic promotion.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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