Former Sunderland skipper George Honeyman is on the move - with the midfielder set to leave Hull City to join Championship rivals Millwall. The 27-year-old's contract at Hull was due to expire this summer but the Tigers activated an option to extend his stay by a further 12 months, however they have been unable to agree terms on a new long-term deal.
Honeyman has reportedly turned down two improved offers, and rather than allow him to leave for nothing next summer Hull have decided to accept a nominal fee and allow him to move on now. He is expected to travel to London today to undergo a medical and finalise his move to Gary Rowett's side, before linking up with the Lions for their pre-season training camp in Ireland.
Honeyman is a graduate of the Black Cats' academy system and made his senior debut for the club in February 2015, went on to play a handfulf of Premier League games in the relegation season of 2016-17, and became a regular the following season as the Wearsiders dropped out of the Championship. He was appointed as captain by then-manager Jack Ross in 2018 as Sunderland lost in the League One play-off final at Wembley, and also lost in the EFL Trophy final.
