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See the full story · 1 sourcesWest Ham United interested in AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott
West Ham United are interested in signing AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott this summer, according to Sky Sports . West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is desperate for new signings at the London Stadium club and the former Spurs star is a target. Parrott bagged 16 league goals in 28 games last term for the Eredivisie club and the Hammers are not the only ones keen on him. The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland international is also wanted by Como, PSV Eindhoven, Real Betis and Ajax.
However, Ajax and PSV could be out of the race as Alkmaar are reluctant to sell the West Ham to a rival Dutch club. Parrott has three years to run on his current contract and will not come cheap. The former Tottenham academy graduate also bagged 15 goals across other competitions last term and could be a huge signing for the Hammers. It is believed that around £25 million could be enough to sign him, and his club will be desperate to get top dollar for him as Spurs inserted a 20 per cent sell-on clause in his contract.
The Irishman has Championship experience having played on loan for the likes of Millwall and Preston North End while at Tottenham. He has 51 goals in 95 appearances since joining Alkmaar two years ago, and West Ham could do with his prolific form as they eye an immediate return to the Premier League. However, Fulham are also offering Parrott top-flight football right now, which could work against the Hammers.
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