Leeds United have been told it could be worth the risk of bringing Troy Parrott back to the Premier League, as the striker continues to be linked with Daniel Farke's team.
The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland striker has been mentioned as a potential Leeds signing for over 12 months now, with that speculation escalating in 2026 on the back of impressive form by Parrott.
The former Tottenham Hotspur graduate as been a massive hit in the Netherlands after first moving to Excelsior Rotterdam and now banging in the goals for AZ Alkmaar, scoring at an average of more than a goal every two games.
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That goal ration has caught the attention of a host of clubs, with speculation the striker is set on a return to England this summer. Needing to strengthen their options up top, former Arsenal forward Alan Smith has backed a move by Leeds for Parrott.
In his latest column for BestBettingSites.co.uk, Arsenal legend and Sky Sport commentator Smith, said; "Troy’s been about a bit, hasn’t he? But his last season was fantastic in terms of goals. So it’s a big step up to the Premier League. Of course it is.
"Daniel Farke’s played two up top quite often last season in that kind of 3-5-2. So there might be a slot there for him. I think Leeds need a bit more firepower, certainly. So it would be a bit of a punt. But I think when it comes to strikers, most signings are unless you’re spending 100 million odd.
"It’d be interesting to see him back in because I remember when he came through at Spurs, everyone was talking about him. So we’ll see how that develops."