AC Milan interested in in-form Troy Parrott as race to sign Republic of Ireland star hots up | OneFootball

AC Milan are looking at Troy Parrott for the summer, with the Irish international understood to be available for around £25m from AZ Alkmaar.

The 24-year-old is looking to make the next step in his career after a sensational season so far, where he has hit 39 goals in 44 games in all competitions, including five in Ireland's crucial two group qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Parrott offered two dazzling assists in AZ's win over Heracles at the weekend, and is full of confidence ahead of Ireland's play-off against Czech Republic in Prague next Thursday.

AZ are open to a move as they naturally see the logic in selling such talents and regenerating, with Parrott already having attracted a lot of suitors.

The Independent has previously reported how Real Betis, Wolfsburg and Fulham showed the keenest interest so far, but it is now understood that Milan are monitoring his accelerating form.

The Italian giants are actively looking for a forward this summer, and Parrott is one of those under consideration.

His tactical versatility is also attractive since he can play across the front line. There is understood to even be the possibility that could attract city rivals Internazionale's interest.

Parrott told The Independent in an exclusive interview last month that he hasn't been thinking about his future that much, but his camp have naturally been assessing options to maximise his talent.

A return to the Premier League is only seen as likely if a top-10 club came in, with a current stance that staying abroad - particularly in the Bundesliga - may be the best option.