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Troy Parrott transfer saga

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In early August 2026, Irish striker Troy Parrott, then 24, attracted interest from several clubs as he entered the final year of his contract with AZ Alkmaar. Reports on August 1 noted Premier League side Fulham, Dutch clubs Ajax and PSV Eindhoven, Spanish side Real Betis and Italian club Como, with a valuation around €30 million and Tottenham Hotspur holding a 20 percent sell‑on clause. Two days later the pool widened to include West Ham United and Portuguese side FC Porto. West Ham, despite relegation, said it could meet the €30 million asking price, while Real Betis’s interest faded. Parrott’s record at AZ was highlighted – 31 goals and 12 assists in 48 appearances in one report and 51 goals with 17 assists in 96 matches in another in another – and his contract runs to the summer of 2029. The summer window was described as entering its closing weeks. By August 6, West Ham intensified its pursuit, viewing Parrott as a key signing to aid a promotion push. The club estimated a fee around £25 million, noting Tottenham’s 20 percent sell‑on clause would net roughly £5 million for the English side. Recent sales of Mateus Fernandes to Spurs and Crysencio Summerville to Al Hilal were cited as funding sources. On August 9, West Ham reportedly submitted a bid of approximately €17.5 million, with the possibility of increasing the offer to over €20 million. However, AZ Alkmaar technical director Niels van Duinen is holding out for a club-record €30 million. While FC Porto remains a serious competitor, they have not made an official bid. AZ coach Leeroy Echteld acknowledged Parrott's desire to transfer, though the player expressed commitment to AZ for his remaining tenure. By August 15, West Ham emerged as the front-runners in the race.

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