According to reports from English media this week, AZ striker Troy Parrott is attracting interest from big clubs, including Ajax. Valentijn Driessen has emphasized that the idea of Ajax strengthening their team with Parrott this summer is a utopia. Driessen says that it will be a no-go, stating that the player is too expensive. Driessen also thinks Parrott is eager to return to England and wants to play in the Premier League, where he could earn much more money and gain more prestige. Driessen states that Parrott will probably not choose Ajax.

Ajax is reportedly one of several clubs targeting Troy Parrott, a 24-year-old striker for AZ Alkmaar and the Republic of Ireland. The forward is valued at approximately €25m and is also said to be attracting interest from Napoli, Real Betis, and Bayer Leverkusen. Parrott's former club, Tottenham Hotspur, could also be in contention. A club source, Alasdair Gold, has said that the player would be keen on a return. Parrott joined the Dutch club in July 2024, is under contract until June 2029, and has scored 4 goals with 3 assists in 15 Eredivisie appearances this season. The forward has earned 35 caps and scored 11 goals for his country. AZ Alkmaar reportedly rejected an €18 million bid from VfL Wolfsburg in the summer of 2025. The club's asking price has since been consistently reported to be in the €25 million to €30 million range.