Tottenham could receive a financial windfall if former striker Troy Parrott completes a £25million transfer to AC Milan this summer. The 24-year-old is currently enjoying an outstanding season with AZ Alkmaar in the Dutch top division.
Parrott has flourished since leaving the north London club in 2024, scoring 20 goals for AZ across all competitions last term. He has managed to surpass that tally this season, recording 28 goals and 10 assists in 40 appearances. The Republic of Ireland international's impressive form and consistency has understandably attracted interest from clubs across Europe, including Real Betis, Wolfsburg, Fulham and now AC Milan.
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The Independent reports Parrott is eager to progress to the next stage of his career, while AZ are willing to cash in on their prolific frontman. Milan are monitoring his form while in pursuit of a forward to recruit this summer, with the £25m-valued Parrott being among the players on their radar.
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Any potential transfer to Serie A in that price bracket would prove beneficial for his previous club Spurs, given the Lilywhites negotiated a 20 per cent sell-on clause when agreeing Parrott's move to AZ while Daniel Levy was in charge. The £5m they are set to receive is already an improvement on the sum they would have got if Parrott had made a move in January, given his £17m valuation earlier in the season.
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Parrott was seen as a promising prospect during his time in N17 but only made four first-team appearances, having been loaned out five times. His last loan stint as a Spurs player was with Dutch side Excelsior, during which his displays attracted the interest of AZ Alkmaar.
Parrott was sold to AZ for £6.7m in July 2024. Then-manager Ange Postecoglou justified the move by stating competition for places, particularly following Dominic Solanke's arrival, would have restricted Parrott's opportunities for a first-team breakthrough.
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Spurs will be pleased to see their former prospect thriving, especially as they could potentially pocket £5m this summer based on his current valuation. The club did not negotiate a buyback clause in his contract when he left, indicating they won't compete with Milan for his services.
Parrott faced his old side last season in the Europa League, as Spurs beat AZ 3-2 across the two last-16 legs and went on to lift the trophy. He explained last month that he wasn’t thinking about his future much, though his camp have understandably been exploring options beyond the Eredivisie to further his career.