West Ham United ready to bid over £20m for AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott AZ Alkmaar could be set for a lucrative transfer of striker Troy Parrott. West Ham United are willing to offer over £20 million for the Irishman, who scored 51 goals in 95 appearances for AZ last season. The club finished 7th in the Eredivisie with 52 points (14W-10D-10L), but are now making waves in the transfer market. ## What does this mean for AZ Alkmaar? West Ham’s interest comes at a good time. AZ Alkmaar had a strong attack with 58 goals last season, but reinforcement could help narrow the gap with league leaders PSV Eindhoven (32 points ahead). Parrott, 24, is one of Europe’s most sought-after strikers. ## Who are the rivals? Alongside West Ham, Fulham, Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, Real Betis, and Como are also interested. Tottenham still holds a 20% sell-on clause. AZ Alkmaar’s next match is on 24 January 2027 at home against Utrecht (6th in the table). ## What’s next? West Ham have yet to make a formal bid, but their willingness to pay over £20 million shows serious intent. For AZ Alkmaar, this could be a great opportunity to sell a top striker and potentially find a replacement.