Leeds United are now chasing Premier League rivals to sign Troy Parrott this summer, with the impressive AZ Alkmaar striker coming off the back of a 31-goal season.
Leeds enter the race for Troy Parrott
A very good summer for Leeds. Just 12 months since the 49ers backed Daniel Farke and players like Anton Stach, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor, they need to make the most of the team’s safeties and spread the money around even more.
Farke has completed his contract, and reports suggest that the American owners are ready to reward their manager as a result.
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With that, the focus seems to be on the front line again, with a possible Premier League return on the cards for one player.
According to Soccer News in the Netherlands, Leeds have entered the race to sign Parrott from AZ Alkmaar this summer and are interested in the outstanding striker.
The Republic of Ireland international has been in excellent form all season, scoring 31 goals in all competitions. A return to English football, therefore, is possible even if the forward keeps his cards close to his chest regarding his future.
“If this was the last game, I’ve had the best two years of my life. The club has made sure I can improve. It’s important for me to take the next step in my career and play at the highest level. No, I don’t. I have no ambitions and no dreams about where I’m going.” (Parrot on his future)
The prospect of a strike partnership between Calvert-Lewin and Parrott is enough to excite those at Elland Road. Whether Leeds can convince the former Tottenham star to land this summer remains to be seen.
The 31-goal Parrott will complete the Leeds attack
It’s no secret that Farke wasn’t too happy with his attacking options last summer. That became clear in January when Leeds signed Facundo Buonanotte on loan, before that deal failed to work out for either club. And while survival is assured, Farke may be the first to tell the 49ers their work isn’t done.
The Leeds boss will be keen to move beyond the relegation battle from here and signing Parrott, who is an “unbelievable player” according to Ireland defender Paddy Barrett, should be among the club’s priorities if they are to match those ambitions this summer.
|
League statistics 25/26 |
Calvert-Lewin |
Parrot |
|---|---|---|
|
Minutes |
2,657 |
2,206 |
|
Goals |
14 |
16 |
|
It helps |
1 |
4 |
|
XG |
16.19 |
17.79 |
If those at Elland Road can form a partnership capable of scoring 30 league goals between them, they will have one top line outside the Premier League’s top six. Farke, on the other hand, would be satisfied in the end.
If Parrott is available at the right price this summer, it should be a no-brainer. He has an unfinished story in the Premier League and Leeds must do everything in their defense to help the striker rewrite what has been a disappointing chapter in his career.
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Daniel Farke’s side are apparently ready to bring him in.
