Millwall Football Club have agreed a fee with Swansea City for forward Ronald, according to a report from the BBC. The deal, which could be worth around £2 million, would see the 25-year-old Brazilian move to The Den as the Lions aim to strengthen their attacking options.
This potential signing comes as Millwall sit seventh in the Championship table with six points from their first three games. Their recent form reads LWW, and they have scored six goals while conceding five so far this season. The club is three points behind early leaders Charlton and next face Wrexham at home on 2 September, a match you can see on our fixtures page.
Who is Ronald and what does he offer?
Ronald is a 25-year-old forward who joined Swansea City in January 2024. Since his arrival, he has made 117 appearances for the Welsh club, scoring 12 goals. His most recent strike came last Saturday when he came off the bench during Swansea's 3-0 away win at Derby County. The Brazilian's potential acquisition addresses a clear need for Millwall, who are looking to build on a solid start to the campaign. You can track the impact of new signings on our stats page.
Why are Swansea willing to sell him?
Swansea's willingness to part with Ronald appears linked to their own transfer activity. The BBC reports that the Swans are poised to sign Jeremy Monga from Manchester City. Furthermore, the club is keen to offload another forward, Florian Bianchini. This incoming business seems to have made Ronald available for a move. He was not involved in Swansea's Championship game against Watford on Tuesday, a strong indication that his departure is imminent.
What is the reported structure of the deal?
The fee agreed between the two Championship clubs is reported to be in the region of £2 million. All that remains is for the player to agree personal terms and complete a medical. If completed, this transfer would represent a significant investment for Millwall as they look to add proven Championship quality to their squad. The club's current league position, detailed on our standings page, shows they are within touching distance of the top spots.
How does this fit with other Swansea transfer news?
This potential exit is part of a broader reshuffle at Swansea City. As well as the expected arrival of Monga, winger Zeidane Inoussa is poised to join Portsmouth on loan for the remainder of the season. Inoussa, 24, joined Swansea from Swedish club BK Hacken last summer for a significant fee and is under contract until 2030. The movement of these players suggests a strategic shift in Swansea's attacking lineup ahead of the transfer deadline.
Millwall will hope Ronald can quickly adapt and contribute to their push up the table. His next opportunity to feature could come soon after the international break, as the Lions prepare for their home fixture against Wrexham on 2 September 2026.
