Ireland’s in-form man attracting interest from Premier League clubs

He has a player in demand.

Azaz joined Middlesbrough in 2024, for around €3m, from Premier League side Aston Villa.

The Irish international, who made his senior international debut in March 2024, could find himself again with a Premier League club this summer. Azaz has garnered interest from Bournemouth and newly promoted Leeds for a potential transfer.

Azaz is rumoured to be worth £20 million to Michael Carrick's side. The Boro playmaker may look for a transfer, especially with European football on offer at Palace, in order to boost his international prospects.

Ireland boss, Heimir Hallgrimsson, opted to leave Azaz out of the side for next month's friendlies due to the Championship season ending around a month before the friendlies.

He was also not in Hallgrimsson’s first squad last September but has featured in five of the six games since then. Azaz has been capped seven times for the Boys in Green, and will hope to play a part in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign starting in September.