What happened. Real Betis are in advanced talks with AZ Alkmaar over a €20m (£17.1m) deal to sign Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott, with an agreement close.

West Ham had been heavily linked with the 24-year-old forward.
Parrott began his career at Tottenham and joined Alkmaar in July 2024.
He scored 16 goals in 28 Dutch league games last season.

If completed, Parrott would move to La Liga, boosting his international prospects ahead of the Nations League.

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