Leeds United want AZ Alkmaar forward Troy Parrott | OneFootball

Leeds United have AZ Alkmaar forward Troy Parrott high on their list of striker targets ahead of the January transfer window, according to talkSPORT journalist and transfer expert Alex Crook.

Leeds have found themselves battling relegation in recent weeks and manager Daniel Farke is desperate to strengthen his attack at the Elland Road club for the second half of 2025-26.

Parrott has been in fine form in the Eredivisie so far this term, with 14 goals and two assists to his name in 15 games across all competitions.

The 23-year-old notched five goals in two games during the international break, grabbing a hat-trick against Hungary to help Ireland claim a place in the World Cup play-offs.

Leeds could do with such an attacker within their ranks, and a return to the Premier League could appeal to the former Tottenham Hotspur striker.

Parrott ended last term with 20 goals and five assists in 47 games having notched 17 goals and five assists in 32 games in 2023-24.

Whether he can replicate that form in the English top-flight remains to be seen, but his performances during the international break speak volumes.

A brace against a star-studded Portugal side shows his quality, and Leeds need such a player leading their line.

However, the Whites will face competition from Wolverhampton Wanderers for his services.

Wolves were not keen on paying £20 million for Parrott last summer but are now desperate and will look to pip Leeds and others to him for that fee.

The West Yorkshire club have scored just 11 goals in 12 league games this season and will need to do better going forward if they want to retain their Premier League status at the end of the campaign.

Signing the AZ striker could make all the difference for Leeds in the second half of the season, but they also need to strengthen in other departments having shipped 22 goals already.