West Ham's £15m bid meets AZ's €30m price tag for Troy Parrott

On a rainy London morning, West Ham United tabled an opening offer of £15 million for 24‑year‑old Irish international Troy Parrott, valuing him at €17.5 million ahead of the Championship club’s summer recruitment drive. The bid signals the Hammers’ intent to strengthen their attack. Championshipclub.

De waardering van AZ verdubbelt het openingsbod van West Ham

AZ, based in Alkmaar, has set a €30 million asking price for Parrott, as reported by the Algemeen Dagblad. This demand sits €12.5 million above West Ham’s opening bid, creating a sizable gap between the two offers.

Parrott moved from Tottenham Hotspur to AZ in 2021, but has since slipped down the club’s hierarchy. Mexx Meerdink now enjoys a starting role, leaving Parrott limited to substitute appearances in recent defeats to PSV and ADO Den Haag.

AZ indicated it is prepared to facilitate Parrott’s departure, with the transfer window remaining open until early September. The Dutch side’s flexibility is evident, yet the price disparity continues to pose a hurdle.

Porto voegt zich bij de race voor de Ierse international

Portuguese champions FC Porto, led by Francesco Farioli, have also expressed interest in the Irish striker, adding another dimension to the competition for his signature.

West Ham, now competing in England’s second tier, view Parrott as a key target for their rebuilding project. The £15 million bid reflects the Hammers’ ambition to secure promotion and assemble a competitive squad for the upcoming season.

Parrott is contracted to AZ until 2029, but his future grows increasingly uncertain. With two clubs now involved, the coming weeks will determine whether AZ can bridge the valuation gap or risk losing the player for less than their asking price.