Gossip: West Ham prepare £17.5m bid for Parrott
BBC Sport · 2026-08-07 · all
West Ham are reportedly prepared to break the Championship transfer record of £17.5m to sign Troy Parrott from AZ Alkmaar.
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West Ham United are reportedly readying a significant financial offer to secure the services of Troy Parrott from Dutch side AZ Alkmaar. The London club is prepared to commit approximately £17.5 million to finalize the deal, a figure that would represent a record valuation for a transfer involving the English second tier. Although the forward is currently competing in the Netherlands, the proposed investment aligns with established financial benchmarks within the domestic market. This pursuit indicates a strategic effort by the Hammers to reinforce their offensive rotation as they look to enhance the team’s overall squad depth.
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