Irish international Troy Parrott, 23, has been the subject of transfer rumors in recent months, with Aston Villa, West Ham, Leeds, and Brentford among the clubs reportedly interested in the striker. However, an exceptional offer would be required to persuade the player to make an immediate move from AZ Alkmaar, which he joined in July 2024. Parrott is said to be hopeful of being in prime form for Ireland's potential 2026 World Cup qualification, for whom he has 33 caps and 10 goals, which suggests a summer deal is more likely. He has scored 9 goals in 12 Eredivisie appearances this season, and has a contract until June 2029. His market value is listed by Transfermarkt as €22.00m. During the summer of 2025, a reported offer of €18 million from VfL Wolfsburg was rejected. Around the same time, AZ's asking price was widely reported to be a club-record €30 million.