AZ Alkmaar won the Eredivisie-opener against ADO Den Haag with 2-0 on Saturday evening. However, the Irish striker Troy Parrott only came on after an hour. What does this mean for the future of the striker? According to sources, Parrott is a key player for AZ Alkmaar, but West Ham has been interested in the striker for a while. The English club is now increasingly confident that a deal can be made. ## What happened? ## Why is this important for AZ Alkmaar? ## What comes next? AZ Alkmaar currently stands 3rd in the Eredivisie, with 3 points and 1 win and 0 loss out of 1 game. The striker Parrott has made over 30 goals for club and country in the past. His exclusion from the starting lineup is therefore notable. According to sources, Parrott is a key player for AZ Alkmaar, but West Ham has been interested in the striker for a while. The English club is now increasingly confident that a deal can be made.