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Tottenham made to wait for major cash injection after team-mate accidentally confirms transfer Tottenham could receive a hefty transfer windfall from the sale of a former striker who has just had an incredible season abroad Tottenham Hotspur look set to miss out on a transfer windfall on Troy Parrott after talks over a move to West Ham United reportedly fell through. According to reports, the Hammers were in talks with Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar, but the move has been put on hold after the two clubs failed to reach an agreement. Nuno Espirito Santo's side were said to have seen a €18million (£15m) bid rejected as it fell short of the Dutch club's €30million (£25m) price tag. When Spurs sold the forward to Holland in 2024, a 20 per cent sell-on clause was rumoured to be included in the £6.7m deal to Alkmaar. If West Ham were to meet the €30m valuation, it would bank the North London club around £5.1million. However, Voetbal International have reported that the deal has fallen through, forcing the Championship side to turn to Leeds United's Joel Piroe. Piroe's move to West London is said to be in its final stages, which impacts Parrott's return to England. The 24-year-old has scored 51 goals in 97 appearances in Alkmaar, prompting interest from FC Porto and RB Leipzig. PSV Eindhoven were also said to have enquired about the striker but baulked at the prospect of the €30million asking price. The failed transfer comes days after Parrott's AZ teammate, Mexx Meerdink, expressed his sadness at his forward partner leaving the club. FOLLOW OUR TOTTENHAM FB PAGE! Latest Spurs news, analysis and much more via our dedicated Facebook page Parrott had missed the encounter with a suspected minor injury, but Meerdink's slip of the tongue suggested an imminent move. He said: “It is a shame that he is leaving us, but for me it is a great opportunity to prove myself. He deserves a good move. "Hopefully he can make a good move. And then it will be my time. Am I getting a big head? No way, I’ll just stay true to myself." AZ have made a strong start to the Eredivisie season, picking up maximum points from their opening two matches, with their 4-1 win at Utrecht sending them top of the division. Parrott missed out entirely for Saturday's emphatic win, while he was a second-half substitute in their season-opener against Ado Den Haag. AZ head coach Leeroy Echteld conceded that the 24-year-old was keen to make the next step in his career after a superb season in Alkmaar, garnering 31 goals in 48 appearances. "We all know that he wants to make a transfer," he said after their Dutch Super Cup win at the beginning of August. “I don’t think we will keep him in the end. But if he stays, we are going to use him.” Sky's Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle includes at least 215 live Premier League clashes across the 2026/27 season, with more than 1,500 games from the EFL and beyond, plus F1, golf and darts. This introductory offer saves £384 compared to the standard price, with every package also providing 100 regular channels alongside free Netflix and discovery+ subscriptions.