Voetbal International reports that AZ is targeting FC Groningen's 22-year-old Dutch striker Thom van Bergen as a successor for Troy Parrott, whose departure the club anticipates. The same outlet reports that AZ has officially expressed its interest in Van Bergen at De Euroborg. FC Groningen is reportedly asking for a sum described as being in the millions, with the specific price reportedly set at five million euros. Van Bergen is reportedly open to the transfer, viewing a move to AZ as a career progression, particularly because of the opportunity to play in the Europa League. In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, van Bergen scored 9 goals and provided 5 assists in 34 appearances. The Netherlands U21 international, who has 17 caps and 4 goals, is under contract with Groningen until June 2028 and has a current market value of €3.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Birmingham City has also been linked with the forward.