AZ manager Leeroy Echteld is taking into account Troy Parrott's departure. After the Johan Cruijff Schaal win against PSV, Echteld stated that the striker himself wants a transfer. Echteld said that they all know he wants to make a transfer and he does not think they can keep him, but if he stays, they will just use him. Parrott's performances have attracted interest from, among others, West Ham and FC Porto.

Irish international Troy Parrott is the subject of serious interest from both West Ham United and FC Porto. AZ has set an asking price of approximately thirty million euros for the striker. It is reported that West Ham is prepared to meet this fee. Besides West Ham, only FC Porto, which is Francesco Farioli's club, seems capable of affording such a high bid. While Spanish club Real Betis previously held concrete interest in the 24-year-old, they have likely withdrawn from contention. A departure appears imminent because AZ's coach Leeroy Echteld has stated he does not expect the forward to remain with the club for the current season. Parrott has 37 caps and 11 goals for Ireland. He joined AZ from Tottenham in July 2024 for a fee that was reported to be between €4 million and €8 million, and his current contract runs until 2029. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €25.00m.