With less than a month remaining in the summer transfer window, there is still anticipation that Troy Parrott will move to a new club for the 2026/27 season. It was assumed that the Irish player would leave AZ Alkmaar this offseason, though no significant action has been taken recently. However, reports suggest several clubs are interested in signing him.
AZ Alkmaar Manager Speaks on Parrott's Future There is an acceptance at AZ Alkmaar that it was unlikely they would be able to keep Troy Parrott long-term. The club runs on a sustainable model, based around selling players for substantial profits.
Speaking this week, AZ manager Lee-Roy Echteld admitted: 'We all know he wants to make a transfer. I don’t think we will keep him in the end.'
However, if recent reports are accurate, one club is now close to agreeing a deal.
West Ham Nears Record-Breaking Transfer Deal for Parrott According to football agent John Harriott, West Ham is closing in on a £30 million deal to sign Troy Parrott from AZ Alkmaar. This would be a record-breaking transfer, not only for Irish transfers but also for Championship clubs.
A move to West Ham will certainly split opinion among Irish supporters. It was assumed that Parrott would join a club competing in European football, not one in the Championship. West Ham has also been something of a graveyard for strikers in recent times, with several high-profile forwards failing to perform after joining the club.
It remains to be seen if the deal will come to fruition, but it is unlikely to be a popular decision among fans in this country. Troy Parrott continues his pre-season preparations at AZ Alkmaar and the team opens their Eredivisie campaign with a game against Den Haag on Saturday evening.
