Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media

Aheed Abrar

Tue 19 May 2026 11:10, UK

Leeds United are firmly in the race to sign AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott in the upcoming transfer window.

According to Soccernews on 18 May, the Whites are one of the teams interested in the former Tottenham Hotspur centre-forward.

The news outlet reports that the West Yorkshire outfit are curious to see whether they can force a move for the 24-year-old.

In the current campaign, the Republic of Ireland international has scored 31 goals and provided 12 assists in 48 appearances in all competitions, and the attacker has admitted he’s ready to take the next step in his career.

Parrott’s potential transfer to Elland Road will be one to keep an eye on as 49ers Enterprises look to strengthen the Peacocks’ squad after surviving Premier League relegation.

Leeds United to make Troy Parrott leading transfer target

Leeds want to sign a new striker for Daniel Farke in the summer and Parrott seems to fit the bill of a reliable goalscorer.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has pushed the Whites to safety with 14 goals in the English top flight this season, but the German manager clearly wants the American owners to bolster his squad further in the coming months.

With the likes of Joel Piroe and Willy Gnonto possibly on their way out of the West Yorkshire outfit soon, the Irish striker may become a priority target at Elland Road.

Parrott has proven his credentials in the Netherlands, but the centre-forward will undoubtedly want to come back to England and make a name for himself here.

Paraag Marathe can’t let Daniel Farke down at Elland Road

Farke has made some damning comments about his time at Leeds as the German manager believes his job at Elland Road is done for now.

The 49-year-old head coach now wants to have a conversation with the 49ers and Paraag Marathe about the next three-year plan at the Whites.

Farke is looking for the West Yorkshire outfit’s hierarchy to match his ambition, which would certainly mean investing in quality players in the summer.

Parrott’s form at AZ has been exceptional and it remains to be seen how much the West Yorkshire outfit will have to pay for him.