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West Ham United have an easy route to sign AZ Alkmaar’s Troy Parrott this summer. The striker has enjoyed a good run since joining the Eredivisie side from Tottenham Hotspur in 2024. He’s managed 51 goals and 17 assists from 96 matches, of which 31 goals and 12 assists came last season. His impressive performances have caught the attention of several clubs, including West Ham United. In May, Sport Witness covered claims from the Dutch press that the 24-year-old is ready to leave this summer. Spurs, Everton, Leeds United and AC Milan showed interest, but none of them have made further advances. West Ham willing to meet demand Algemeen Dagblad covers the latest on the Championship side, FC Porto and Real Betis’ interest in the frontman. The La Liga side have seriously pursued the Republic of Ireland international but are no longer keen. The Dragons are keen but West Ham United have the ‘best chance’ to secure his services. That’s because the Hammers are willing to meet AZ Alkmaar’s asking price of €30m. Although Nuno Espírito Santo’s dropped to the second division, they have raised funds through Mateus Fernandes and Crycencio Summerville. These are factors that make it easier for the London club to sign Troy Parrott. Player drops multiple hints At the weekend, AZ Alkmaar secured a 4-0 win over PSV Eindhoven in the Johan Cruyff Shield [Dutch Super Cup]. Troy Parrott didn’t start this fixture and has held talks with manager, Lee-Roy Echteld. Voetbal Primeur, who relay his comments, state the player wants to contribute to AZ despite his desire to leave. “Because the manager and I have a very good relationship. We recently sat down and had a good conversation,” he said. “The manager said he chose the players who are supposed to deliver for him this season. I think it is important to help the lads as much as possible. “This club has done so incredibly much for me. I told the manager: as long as I am here, I will be there for you and the boys.” On where he would like to move next, Parrott explained: “I can’t really give a sensible answer to that. Before I went to the Netherlands, I was completely focused on England. I dreamed of the Premier League. But once in the Netherlands, I discovered that the football world is a lot bigger than England.” The player dropped another big hint of his summer exit by saying that he will miss the Netherlands. “The dressing room and the lads, most certainly. They made sure I play football with a smile on my face again. AZ, for giving me that chance. The fans were amazing. But I will also miss Amsterdam, where I live,” he added.