TALENTED young Bradford City midfielder Jenson Metcalfe has completed a move to Championship outfit Millwall for an undisclosed fee – just under 12 months after joining the Bantams from Premier League side Everton.

Several second-tier clubs have been monitoring the Wigan-born schemer on the back of an excellent first campaign with the club in 2025-26 which saw him scoop three end-of-season awards.

Millwall, who reached the Championship play-off semi-finals last term, have made the decisive move in the race for his services and it is understood that he has switched to the Lions for a seven-figure fee.

The 21-year-old joined on a three-year deal last July - and had two years on his contract still to run at City.

Jenson Metcalfe has sealed his move from Bradford City to Millwall. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

placeholder image — Jenson Metcalfe has sealed his move from Bradford City to Millwall. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

He has signed a long-term deal at Millwall.

Metcalfe made 49 appearances for the club last term, impressing greatly after a quiet start to his career in West Yorkshire.

He scored two fine long-range goals in the home games against Port Vale and Cardiff City over the winter and was key part of the side who reached the League One play-off semi-finals.

Metcalfe, who came through the academy ranks at Everton, spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan at League Two outfit Chesterfield and made 30 league appearances to help them reach the play-offs in the fourth tier.

Metcalfe pictured in action for City in their West Yorkshire derby at Huddersfield Town in January. Photo: Tony Johnson.

Millwall's Director of Football, Steve Gallen said: “I'm pleased to be bringing Jenson to this football club.

"We've been tracking him for a few years now, from his days at Everton Under 21s, to his loan at Chesterfield, and then onto Bradford, having watched him a number of times.

"Jenson was a mainstay in the Bradford team last year and possesses a number of traits that we can feel add real value to the squad."

"Our first signing of the summer is a progression of what we're trying to do, trying to get the best young talent into the football club."

On the incoming front so far this summer, City have brought in Burton Albion striker Jake Beesley and have targeted a move for Barnsley goalscoring midfielder Adam Phillips.