Millwall Football Club is set to sign Taïryk Arconte from Rodez AF in a £2.6m deal. The 22-year-old striker scored 14 goals in Ligue 2 last season.

What happened?

Millwall reached the play-offs in the Championship last season but missed out on automatic promotion by one point. They lost to Hull City in the semi-finals of the play-offs.

Why it matters for Millwall Football Club

The signing of Arconte shows that Millwall mean business ahead of the 2026-27 season. They are looking to bolster their squad and make a push for promotion. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Transfer Fee | £2.6m | | Goals Scored | 14 |

What comes next?

Arconte will join the likes of Josh Coburn and Mihailo Ivanovic in South Bermondsey. He will be looking to translate his success in France to English football. Millwall will be hoping to keep their squad together over the summer and make a few additions. They will learn their opening opponent of the new campaign on Thursday morning.