Everton have been linked with a move to sign Troy Parrott for several months.
It was first reported back in November that Everton had scouts watching Troy Parrott for the Republic of Ireland.
Parrott has enjoyed a sensational season for club and country, as he’s netted 24 goals for AZ Alkmaar and five for Ireland, including a hat-trick against Hungary.
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Everton target Troy Parrott.
David Moyes is ‘fixated’ on signing a new striker, so it wouldn’t at all be surprising if he reignites his interest in Parrott this summer.
That said, Everton have been given a golden chance to land his signature as a fresh report claims he has a new price tag.
Everton target Troy Parrott given staggering £15m price tag
It was initially reported that Alkmaar wanted £31m for Parrott, but no suitors got near that figure in January.
Clearly, they are keen to offload the 24-year-old whilst his stock is high and make a substantial profit on him, so they’ve now reduced his price tag to draw in a bidding war.
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According to Sportsboom, the Dutch outfit are now demanding just £15m for Parrott, which seems like an absolute bargain.
Whether that’d be enough to agree a deal remains to be seen, but either way, Everton should certainly test the waters with a bid in that region.
The former Tottenham Hotspur frontman is also wanted by Fulham and Wolfsburg, so they are facing competition.
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Some Everton fans aren’t totally convinced by Parrott, as they fear it may be too big a risk, considering the difference in quality between the Eredivisie and the Premier League.
Plus, knowing Moyes’ approach to younger players, perhaps it’d take some time before he’s even given a proper run in the side.
The Toffees are also believed to be eyeing Raul Jimenez and Alexander Sorloth, who are both 30-years-old and above.
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