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Everton have been encouraged to make a move for AZ Alkmaar forward Troy Parrott.
The Republic of Ireland international has been linked with a transfer to the Premier League, following a prolific period in the Eredivisie.
The 24-year-old has scored 51 goals in 94 games for AZ, and impressed during Ireland's 2026 World Cup qualification campaign. Parrott scored five times against Portugal and Hungary in November, to seal Ireland's place in the play-offs.
Everton have been named as suitors for the forward, with journalist Sebastien Vidal this morning claiming that Parrott is a name the Blues are considering, alongside Chelsea's Liam Delap.
Former Republic of Ireland international Shay Given has said Parrott is ready for a big move and believes Everton could be an ideal fit.
“Troy Parrott has been brilliant for AZ Alkmaar hasn’t he? I think he is well-suited to joining a top team back in England or in Europe because as he’s said himself, he's more suited to playing in a team that’s a bit more technical," Given told BOYLE Sports, via the Echo.
“At Tottenham Hotspur he was loaned out to different Championship clubs and the directness of that level with the long balls and physical battles didn’t suit him. That’s why he bobbed about a bit struggling to find a home.
“He’s found that now in the Dutch league because it is very technical and he’s very good at dropping back into pockets of space, getting the ball wide and getting into the box. The way David Moyes is developing this Everton team, Everton wouldn’t be the worst shout for him, actually.
“He just doesn’t suit a team that is going to play direct football, and it feels like in the Premier League there are fewer and fewer teams who aren’t moving in that direction, if I’m being honest with you.
“Troy is a player someone needs to take a punt on because he’s proved himself for club and country now with how important he has been, especially for the boys in green. He scored five goals in two games in that spree he had to get us close to the World Cup?
“It was just a phenomenal time for him and I’m sure clubs will be looking at what he can bring because he has big things ahead of him in his future.
“Some big clubs might be trying to sign him because his style of play does lend itself to playing at a higher level, but I don’t know what the fee will be. I do just hope he moves on to be honest, and hopefully there are no AZ fans reading this.
“I think he’s done his bit there, he’s played well, and now it feels like it’s time to go and take that next step again and I hope that that leads him back to the Premier League both for himself and for Irish fans as well.”
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Geoff Lambert
2 Posted 05/08/2026 at 10:31:35
2 Posted 05/08/2026 at 10:31:35
Or Freddy parrot face Davies Paul.
Jim Bennings
3 Posted 05/08/2026 at 10:36:21
3 Posted 05/08/2026 at 10:36:21
Keep hearing this one but has anyone actually shown and interest in him as of yet?
Reminds me a bit of the almost annual David Nugent links between 2005 and 2008.
Parrott is obviously intriguing -- and we can't go with what we currently have up front... no way.
Reminds me a bit of the almost annual David Nugent links between 2005 and 2008.
Parrott is obviously intriguing -- and we can't go with what we currently have up front... no way.
Andrew Merrick
4 Posted 05/08/2026 at 10:57:48
4 Posted 05/08/2026 at 10:57:48
I'm not sure how much he would cost, but he is in better form than Delap, and would likely surpass both of our current strikers.
If we can increase chances created, even Barry might give a better return. Parrott worth a punt? Yes... if the price is right.
If we can increase chances created, even Barry might give a better return. Parrott worth a punt? Yes... if the price is right.
Danny Baily
5 Posted 05/08/2026 at 10:59:47
5 Posted 05/08/2026 at 10:59:47
I doubt there's any real interest.
That goal return is far from spectacular, which is what it would need to be to justify any transfer fee for a player from a second-tier European league.
That goal return is far from spectacular, which is what it would need to be to justify any transfer fee for a player from a second-tier European league.
Mark Ryan
6 Posted 05/08/2026 at 11:31:34
6 Posted 05/08/2026 at 11:31:34
He cannot be worse than Beto or Barry. It's not possible.
Okay, we've had Niasse... but he wasn't even a footballer.
Get the man signed before he starts pining for the Fjordds.
Okay, we've had Niasse... but he wasn't even a footballer.
Get the man signed before he starts pining for the Fjordds.
Mick Springstein
7 Posted 05/08/2026 at 11:43:59
7 Posted 05/08/2026 at 11:43:59
Anyone else noticed the queue of clubs bidding to rip those two astonishing single figure strikers we have from our ranks?
Those £25M+ offers? Those even tenuous links to clubs we have every right to look up to? Nah, I haven't either...
And I'm deeply concerned that Moyes's only solution to our obvious goal scoring issues is trying yet another season to get blood out of a stone. If we were going for Parrott, it would have been reported on by now.
Those £25M+ offers? Those even tenuous links to clubs we have every right to look up to? Nah, I haven't either...
And I'm deeply concerned that Moyes's only solution to our obvious goal scoring issues is trying yet another season to get blood out of a stone. If we were going for Parrott, it would have been reported on by now.
Dave Abrahams
8 Posted 05/08/2026 at 12:08:33
8 Posted 05/08/2026 at 12:08:33
Jim (3),
The reason we never got Nugent, an Evertonian from birth, was because Moyes either didn't fancy him or wouldn't take a chance on him for a very modest fee.
Nugent couldn't wait to get here and his dad was delighted he was coming here, three bleedin' times.
The reason we never got Nugent, an Evertonian from birth, was because Moyes either didn't fancy him or wouldn't take a chance on him for a very modest fee.
Nugent couldn't wait to get here and his dad was delighted he was coming here, three bleedin' times.
Pete Ambrose
9 Posted 05/08/2026 at 12:17:54
9 Posted 05/08/2026 at 12:17:54
Given how TFG are prioritising Roma and dragging their feet when it comes to Everton's targets, I have little hope that any decent striker, let alone Troy Parrott, will cross the threshold of Everton's doorstep.
Let's just hope that anyone that does arrive doesn't have the name Delap. There is no way he is any better than the two poor strikers Everton already have.
Let's just hope that anyone that does arrive doesn't have the name Delap. There is no way he is any better than the two poor strikers Everton already have.
Alan McGuffog
10 Posted 05/08/2026 at 12:22:46
10 Posted 05/08/2026 at 12:22:46
I know very little about the lad...
But let's be honest, who else out there would want to join us?
But let's be honest, who else out there would want to join us?
David West
11 Posted 05/08/2026 at 12:38:47
11 Posted 05/08/2026 at 12:38:47
Didn't Moyes say there's no striker coming? I was sure he said the two we've got will have to contribute more.
Could be his usual downplaying it, so he thinks we'll be happy with any fella with 2 feet and 2 eyes.
Could be his usual downplaying it, so he thinks we'll be happy with any fella with 2 feet and 2 eyes.
Martin Reppion
12 Posted 05/08/2026 at 12:47:33
12 Posted 05/08/2026 at 12:47:33
David Nugent was a media sensation. His achievements were blown out of all proportion at a time when England were in need of a hero striker.
A career record of a goal every 4 games, many of which were in lower leagues. (Our 'useless' centre forwards scored 17 goals between them over last season which is better than 1 in 3.)
The reason we never signed him was because our recruitment team did their job right. I am a lifelong Everton fan, but would not expect to play for anything higher than the over 60s, partially sighted, slightly crippled XI.
A career record of a goal every 4 games, many of which were in lower leagues. (Our 'useless' centre forwards scored 17 goals between them over last season which is better than 1 in 3.)
The reason we never signed him was because our recruitment team did their job right. I am a lifelong Everton fan, but would not expect to play for anything higher than the over 60s, partially sighted, slightly crippled XI.
Darren Hind
13 Posted 05/08/2026 at 12:48:42
13 Posted 05/08/2026 at 12:48:42
Dave,
Moyes was not acting out of character by dithering over Nugent. He famously nearly blew the John Stones deal by dithering until his hand was forced.
He did exactly the same with Baines... and now we hear he had nothing to do with spotting Seamus Coleman and, by his own admission, was forced to sign him by scouts. Even then (again by his own admission) he wanted a chunk sliced off the £60k we paid for him.
Moyes and TFG.... a match made in heaven.
Moyes was not acting out of character by dithering over Nugent. He famously nearly blew the John Stones deal by dithering until his hand was forced.
He did exactly the same with Baines... and now we hear he had nothing to do with spotting Seamus Coleman and, by his own admission, was forced to sign him by scouts. Even then (again by his own admission) he wanted a chunk sliced off the £60k we paid for him.
Moyes and TFG.... a match made in heaven.
Steve Jones
14 Posted 05/08/2026 at 13:28:38
14 Posted 05/08/2026 at 13:28:38
Pete 9,
I agree with the Delap thing.
How do you know which players are Everton targetting? And what facts have you unearthed that TFG are dragging their feet on them?
I agree with the Delap thing.
How do you know which players are Everton targetting? And what facts have you unearthed that TFG are dragging their feet on them?
Steve Jones
15 Posted 05/08/2026 at 14:05:17
15 Posted 05/08/2026 at 14:05:17
Mick 7 -- Yep, I agree it is a bit concerning, no noise of rumours about offers for the two strikers.
I had thought with Beto in the last year of his contract and his age meaning that we would not have any re-sale - so risky giving another 3-year contract, I expected him to be sold and replaced.
Following on from your 'blood from a stone' comment, I went in search of some facts. Premier League:- Beto got 9 goals and Barry 8 goals. Thats 17 in all, placing Beto 26th and Barry 29th in the Premier League.
Their respective salaries: Beto £3.10M; Barry £920k.
Compare to Mohammed Salah placed 36th with 7 goals and a salary of £21.1M and Cody Gapko 37th with 7 goals and salary of £7.4M.
Loads of others getting bigger salaries, eg, Jesus: 3 goals and £15M salary shocker.
I may need more analysis but Barry and Beto largely played in rotation in the single centre-forward role, so 17 goals is not a bad return. With Dewsbury-Hall weighing in with 8 more, the central forwards totalled 25.
The issue we have got is the lack of goals from the wide players and the full-backs and centre-backs not chipping in many. Plus the likes of Gana and Iroegbunam not being able to hit a barn door -- that's been our problem.
So when we hear extreme views on our two rotated single centre-forwards, there needs to be a bit more recognition of the real data and avoid just piling on for the sake of it.
My take is Barry is still young and in development at 23 has a long way to go to his peak. Beto, on the other hand, should be at the peak of his powers. Also, if one was left to do the job, they would have 12-15 goals in a season.
Interestingly, Richarlison is in 11th position with 11 goals at £5.6M.
I had thought with Beto in the last year of his contract and his age meaning that we would not have any re-sale - so risky giving another 3-year contract, I expected him to be sold and replaced.
Following on from your 'blood from a stone' comment, I went in search of some facts. Premier League:- Beto got 9 goals and Barry 8 goals. Thats 17 in all, placing Beto 26th and Barry 29th in the Premier League.
Their respective salaries: Beto £3.10M; Barry £920k.
Compare to Mohammed Salah placed 36th with 7 goals and a salary of £21.1M and Cody Gapko 37th with 7 goals and salary of £7.4M.
Loads of others getting bigger salaries, eg, Jesus: 3 goals and £15M salary shocker.
I may need more analysis but Barry and Beto largely played in rotation in the single centre-forward role, so 17 goals is not a bad return. With Dewsbury-Hall weighing in with 8 more, the central forwards totalled 25.
The issue we have got is the lack of goals from the wide players and the full-backs and centre-backs not chipping in many. Plus the likes of Gana and Iroegbunam not being able to hit a barn door -- that's been our problem.
So when we hear extreme views on our two rotated single centre-forwards, there needs to be a bit more recognition of the real data and avoid just piling on for the sake of it.
My take is Barry is still young and in development at 23 has a long way to go to his peak. Beto, on the other hand, should be at the peak of his powers. Also, if one was left to do the job, they would have 12-15 goals in a season.
Interestingly, Richarlison is in 11th position with 11 goals at £5.6M.
Josh Horne
16 Posted 05/08/2026 at 14:11:42
16 Posted 05/08/2026 at 14:11:42
Steve @15,
You make valid points but TW loves a good pile-on, and stats are seen as witchcraft in some quarters.
You make valid points but TW loves a good pile-on, and stats are seen as witchcraft in some quarters.
Christy Ring
17 Posted 05/08/2026 at 14:42:25
17 Posted 05/08/2026 at 14:42:25
Parrott is a lot more skilful than Delap, but he's not a target man, prefers the ball to feet, mightn't suit Moyes game.
If Delap is valued at £40M after scoring very little this season (he got more yellow cards), I'd leave him where he is.
If Delap is valued at £40M after scoring very little this season (he got more yellow cards), I'd leave him where he is.
Paul Kossoff
18 Posted 05/08/2026 at 15:27:20
18 Posted 05/08/2026 at 15:27:20
There is a chance that Everton sign Troy Parrott, but they are currently trailing behind other clubs in the race.
The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland striker is highly sought-after this August transfer window after a prolific stint at AZ Alkmaar, where he has made it clear he wants to leave.
The Transfer Situation
Everton's Position: Everton have actively monitored and scouted Parrott as a cheaper, high-yield alternative to Chelsea's £40 million-rated Liam Delap. David Moyes's team is desperate for a proven goalscorer to play alongside Iliman Ndiaye.
The Valuation: AZ Alkmaar values Parrott at around £25M to £30M.
The Major Obstacle: Everton faces stiff competition, and Championship side West Ham are currently in the driving seat. Reports indicate that the Hammers are close to securing a record-breaking £30M deal to make him their primary target for a Premier League promotion charge.
Boyhood Club: Reports suggest Parrott supported Everton during his youth, which adds emotional leverage.
The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland striker is highly sought-after this August transfer window after a prolific stint at AZ Alkmaar, where he has made it clear he wants to leave.
The Transfer Situation
Everton's Position: Everton have actively monitored and scouted Parrott as a cheaper, high-yield alternative to Chelsea's £40 million-rated Liam Delap. David Moyes's team is desperate for a proven goalscorer to play alongside Iliman Ndiaye.
The Valuation: AZ Alkmaar values Parrott at around £25M to £30M.
The Major Obstacle: Everton faces stiff competition, and Championship side West Ham are currently in the driving seat. Reports indicate that the Hammers are close to securing a record-breaking £30M deal to make him their primary target for a Premier League promotion charge.
Boyhood Club: Reports suggest Parrott supported Everton during his youth, which adds emotional leverage.
Paul Kossoff
19 Posted 05/08/2026 at 15:30:05
19 Posted 05/08/2026 at 15:30:05
Odds for Parrott joining us:
Ajax - 2/1
Any Spanish club - 2/1
Fulham - 4/1
Any Italian club - 4/1
West Ham - 5/1
Any German club - 6/1
PSV - 8/1
Any Scottish club - 12/1
Everton - 14/1
Coventry - 16/1
Hull - 16/1
Ipswich - 16/1
Ajax - 2/1
Any Spanish club - 2/1
Fulham - 4/1
Any Italian club - 4/1
West Ham - 5/1
Any German club - 6/1
PSV - 8/1
Any Scottish club - 12/1
Everton - 14/1
Coventry - 16/1
Hull - 16/1
Ipswich - 16/1
Ajay Gopal
20 Posted 05/08/2026 at 15:55:28
20 Posted 05/08/2026 at 15:55:28
I have been parroting his name on these forums for a while, especially after he scored a clutch of goals in the qualifiers against good teams like Portugal and Hungary.
I feel that he is a Jamie Vardy type striker -- a fox in the box, quick thinking, good feet forward. I would definitely take him over Delap. If we sold Beto and signed Parrott and Richarlison, I would be quite content.
I feel that he is a Jamie Vardy type striker -- a fox in the box, quick thinking, good feet forward. I would definitely take him over Delap. If we sold Beto and signed Parrott and Richarlison, I would be quite content.
Paul Kossoff
21 Posted 05/08/2026 at 16:14:50
21 Posted 05/08/2026 at 16:14:50
I think the chances of us signing Troy are summed up thus:
What do you call a parrot that flew away?
A polygon.
What do you call a parrot that flew away?
A polygon.
Mike Corcoran
22 Posted 05/08/2026 at 16:33:23
22 Posted 05/08/2026 at 16:33:23
Really surprised me to see Beto on 174 minutes per goal and Barry on 239 minutes per goal last season. They are both terrible but the numbers speak for themselves.
Imagine if they got just a little bit more confident and able to actually control the ball. Other stats below:
Wellbeck 174
Watkins 178
Joao Pedro 178
Richarlison 178
Mateta 185
Semenyo 188
Calvert-Lewin 195
Woltemarde, Mbuemo, Jiminez, Cunha All 239+
Salah 300+
Minutes per goal; Premier League 2025-26
Imagine if they got just a little bit more confident and able to actually control the ball. Other stats below:
Wellbeck 174
Watkins 178
Joao Pedro 178
Richarlison 178
Mateta 185
Semenyo 188
Calvert-Lewin 195
Woltemarde, Mbuemo, Jiminez, Cunha All 239+
Salah 300+
Minutes per goal; Premier League 2025-26
John Collins
23 Posted 05/08/2026 at 17:00:43
23 Posted 05/08/2026 at 17:00:43
Imagine if they were given any chances to miss, Mike. Poorest service into the forwards of any club in the Premier League. A decent return from Beto, better than one goal in two games.
Calvert-Lewin doing well down in 7th place...
Calvert-Lewin doing well down in 7th place...
Mike Gaynes
24 Posted 05/08/2026 at 17:01:25
24 Posted 05/08/2026 at 17:01:25
Mike #22,
I don't think Beto will ever be skillful with the ball at his feet. He just never developed that ability with his hardscrabble amateur background.
He's a one-touch finisher -- and as the minutes-to-goals numbers show, he's actually pretty decent at it. Better chance creation for him, including the kind of through balls that Hackney likes to play, could increase his scoring rate.
On the other hand, the ungainly Barry actually does flash a bit of skill from time to time. His backheel setup for Rohl's goal last week was really nice, and that left-foot chip goal last season over Emi Martinez was elegant, and something many strikers can't do with their off foot. With him, the problem may indeed be lack of confidence.
It looks like they'll be our strikers again this season. They'll never be great, but I think there's hope that both could improve.
I don't think Beto will ever be skillful with the ball at his feet. He just never developed that ability with his hardscrabble amateur background.
He's a one-touch finisher -- and as the minutes-to-goals numbers show, he's actually pretty decent at it. Better chance creation for him, including the kind of through balls that Hackney likes to play, could increase his scoring rate.
On the other hand, the ungainly Barry actually does flash a bit of skill from time to time. His backheel setup for Rohl's goal last week was really nice, and that left-foot chip goal last season over Emi Martinez was elegant, and something many strikers can't do with their off foot. With him, the problem may indeed be lack of confidence.
It looks like they'll be our strikers again this season. They'll never be great, but I think there's hope that both could improve.
Martin Reppion
25 Posted 05/08/2026 at 17:10:07
25 Posted 05/08/2026 at 17:10:07
I have also previously posted the minutes per goal stat and pointed out that Barry + Beto are as productive as many and more so than a lot of the players fans on here seem to want.
From what I have seen in pre-season so far, Barry is improving. Beto remains what he is, a tryer and a fully committed, but limited striker.
I would be happy to see an upgrade on Beto, given his contract situation. This would improve our options. I don't mind if it is Parrott, Delap (who I think is better than his Chelsea experience suggests), or any other that I don't yet know of.
But -- and I will be shot down over this -- I believe that Barry will be a £50M striker within 3 years. He is good in the air. Holds the ball up. And most of all, his finishes have been confidently taken.
He has been unlucky in pre-season not to have two or three goals. Good goalkeeping and over-zealous linesman denying him. But he has been getting on the end of chances more so than in the early part of last season.
Impprovements in the service from the new signings and the improving Rohl and George will create more goals. I just hope we can still defend.
From what I have seen in pre-season so far, Barry is improving. Beto remains what he is, a tryer and a fully committed, but limited striker.
I would be happy to see an upgrade on Beto, given his contract situation. This would improve our options. I don't mind if it is Parrott, Delap (who I think is better than his Chelsea experience suggests), or any other that I don't yet know of.
But -- and I will be shot down over this -- I believe that Barry will be a £50M striker within 3 years. He is good in the air. Holds the ball up. And most of all, his finishes have been confidently taken.
He has been unlucky in pre-season not to have two or three goals. Good goalkeeping and over-zealous linesman denying him. But he has been getting on the end of chances more so than in the early part of last season.
Impprovements in the service from the new signings and the improving Rohl and George will create more goals. I just hope we can still defend.
Darren Hind
26 Posted 05/08/2026 at 17:53:00
26 Posted 05/08/2026 at 17:53:00
The recruitment teams all around Europe will be beating our door down when they realise what our razor sharp stattos have discovered about Beto.... Better than 1 in 2 eh?
What do you think we'll get for him? £150M? £200M? Straight swap for Haaland?
What do you think we'll get for him? £150M? £200M? Straight swap for Haaland?
John Keating
27 Posted 05/08/2026 at 17:53:05
27 Posted 05/08/2026 at 17:53:05
I don't know much about either but is there any difference between Delap and Parrott?
Both seem limited to me... If we're skint(?), just buy the cheapest!
Both seem limited to me... If we're skint(?), just buy the cheapest!
Mike Powell
28 Posted 05/08/2026 at 17:54:40
28 Posted 05/08/2026 at 17:54:40
Parrott or Delap? I don't really want any of them, but if it's a choice, then it would have to be Parrott. Delap would probably get sent off more than he would score.
I read somewhere that Moyes said we aren't getting a striker, even though we are desperate for one -- just like we are desperate for a right-back; we also need a better left-back.
I read somewhere that Moyes said we aren't getting a striker, even though we are desperate for one -- just like we are desperate for a right-back; we also need a better left-back.
Andrew Ellams
29 Posted 05/08/2026 at 18:13:51
29 Posted 05/08/2026 at 18:13:51
I'll be shocked if we sign either Parrott or Delap.
Both will get better offers.
Both will get better offers.
John Collins
30 Posted 05/08/2026 at 18:18:53
30 Posted 05/08/2026 at 18:18:53
Good chance we will beat the fee we got for the new Baresi if he goes.
Unless he gets injured in his "trial" of course. 😁
Unless he gets injured in his "trial" of course. 😁
Josh Horne
33 Posted 05/08/2026 at 18:41:14
33 Posted 05/08/2026 at 18:41:14
Like night follows day the witchfinder general @26 sees through the facts.
To the ducking stool stattos, you are charged with being the very cause of the demise of this once great club with your incessant happy clapping of two players unable to control the football.
To the ducking stool stattos, you are charged with being the very cause of the demise of this once great club with your incessant happy clapping of two players unable to control the football.
Raymond Fox
34 Posted 05/08/2026 at 18:45:09
34 Posted 05/08/2026 at 18:45:09
Mike @ 28,
We have a striker: Beto + Barry = 17 goals a season.
We have a striker: Beto + Barry = 17 goals a season.
Scott Montgomery
38 Posted 05/08/2026 at 19:03:15
38 Posted 05/08/2026 at 19:03:15
Parrott is a mid-table Championship striker at best, and we've already got two of those.
If we're ever going to escape this mediocrity, we're going to have to do better...
If we're ever going to escape this mediocrity, we're going to have to do better...
Mike Gaynes
39 Posted 05/08/2026 at 19:03:41
39 Posted 05/08/2026 at 19:03:41
Mike #28,
Moyes never said we aren't getting a striker.
Moyes never said we aren't getting a striker.
Jimmy Salt
45 Posted 05/08/2026 at 21:06:14
45 Posted 05/08/2026 at 21:06:14
Have we signed a right-back yet?
Christy Ring
46 Posted 05/08/2026 at 21:27:17
46 Posted 05/08/2026 at 21:27:17
Parrott is definitely not a mid-table Championship striker at best. The hat-trick he scored for Ireland against Hungary, coming four days after he scored two against Portugal, showed his exceptional skill.
I was listening to Tim Sherwood on Sky, who couldn't believe Spurs let him go, even though they had Kane upfront; he said he was so talented.
I was listening to Tim Sherwood on Sky, who couldn't believe Spurs let him go, even though they had Kane upfront; he said he was so talented.
Scott Montgomery
47 Posted 05/08/2026 at 22:16:07
47 Posted 05/08/2026 at 22:16:07
Not sure I agree Christy, he's playing in a pretty poor league and averaging 1 in 2. Internationally, it's 11 in 37 including those 5 you mentioned and a hat-trick against Andorra…meaning he scored 3 goals in 34 other games.
I'm living in Ireland and did see those goals which I'll grant you were well taken, but it's not a regular goal contribution. At MK Dons, it was 1 in 5 but many of those appearances were likely off the bench.
I would genuinely like to see him playing here and being successful but we haven't had a top class striker since Lukaku left and it's difficult to see how we get out of this rut without some ambition in the transfer market.
I'm living in Ireland and did see those goals which I'll grant you were well taken, but it's not a regular goal contribution. At MK Dons, it was 1 in 5 but many of those appearances were likely off the bench.
I would genuinely like to see him playing here and being successful but we haven't had a top class striker since Lukaku left and it's difficult to see how we get out of this rut without some ambition in the transfer market.
Christy Ring
48 Posted 05/08/2026 at 22:28:49
48 Posted 05/08/2026 at 22:28:49
Scott, he's learned his trade in Holland, and still only 24. I know it's a big step up to the Premier League, but he's a skilful forward.
It would be nice to see him get a big move, even if not with us, but he was an Everton fan growing up!
It would be nice to see him get a big move, even if not with us, but he was an Everton fan growing up!
Jay Lewis
49 Posted 05/08/2026 at 23:31:14
49 Posted 05/08/2026 at 23:31:14
I've heard from a good source we're finally getting the Riquelme deal done... ffs
Derek Thomas
50 Posted 05/08/2026 at 23:42:11
50 Posted 05/08/2026 at 23:42:11
I can see the headlines now - Parrott has a cracker.
'Likes a technical Football team'...“He just doesn't suit a team that is going to play direct football"
How is he with a team that doesn't seem to play any football?
Joking(?) aside, he could be worth a shout though, but we'll likely leave it until 5 to 12 while the Committeeee come to a decision on whose turn it is to delve down the back of Bill's old couch for the money.
I'll wait until I see him at Finch Farm holding the scarf or shirt.
'Likes a technical Football team'...“He just doesn't suit a team that is going to play direct football"
How is he with a team that doesn't seem to play any football?
Joking(?) aside, he could be worth a shout though, but we'll likely leave it until 5 to 12 while the Committeeee come to a decision on whose turn it is to delve down the back of Bill's old couch for the money.
I'll wait until I see him at Finch Farm holding the scarf or shirt.
Mike Gaynes
51 Posted 05/08/2026 at 00:24:02
51 Posted 05/08/2026 at 00:24:02
Derek, we'll have to wait until 5 to 12 because the kid likely will have a half-dozen other offers to choose from. Just this week I've seen Hammers, Ajax, Betis, Como and Porto all reported in for him.
Meanwhile his manager at AZ Alkmaar says he'll be in the 11 for their opener on Saturday.
Meanwhile his manager at AZ Alkmaar says he'll be in the 11 for their opener on Saturday.
Rocco Bugaj
52 Posted 05/08/2026 at 01:12:11
52 Posted 05/08/2026 at 01:12:11
Barry has only ever played successfully in his second year at each of his clubs.
However, I would still like to let him go, as he doesn't fully identify with Everton.
However, I would still like to let him go, as he doesn't fully identify with Everton.
Ian Bennett
53 Posted 06/08/2026 at 01:55:59
53 Posted 06/08/2026 at 01:55:59
I'd prefer Nicolas Jackson on loan.
I think there is a player there, if he is the main man.
I think there is a player there, if he is the main man.
Sean Kearns
54 Posted 06/08/2026 at 02:19:10
54 Posted 06/08/2026 at 02:19:10
We want our Ritchie back!!!
Steve Brown
55 Posted 06/08/2026 at 04:57:38
55 Posted 06/08/2026 at 04:57:38
Go find a Rayan, Junior Troupe or Igor Thiago. Total transfer cost for all 3 combined was £64.7M.
Players who have the strength for the Premier League, and the technical ability to lead the line.
Niasse, Kean, Calvert-Lewin, Chermiti, Beto and Barry -- physically strong but limited as footballers.
Players who have the strength for the Premier League, and the technical ability to lead the line.
Niasse, Kean, Calvert-Lewin, Chermiti, Beto and Barry -- physically strong but limited as footballers.
Jeff Armstrong
56 Posted 06/08/2026 at 07:42:23
56 Posted 06/08/2026 at 07:42:23
Ian @53, I agree with that. Jackson would be a massive upgrade on our current two “strikers“ -- and he does appear to be available. Probably a bit problematic for Moyes though{ Jackson doesn't always toe the line.
I'm not bothered about Grealish coming back, I'd rather see George make the left side his own. He moves the ball so much quicker than Jack.
Ritcharlison is far too injury-prone, but again is better than both our current incumbents when fit. Delap is a No at £40M, nowhere near the finished article... on loan, maybe.
Parrott for £18-20M... maybe... but, looking at his record, it is patchy other than AZ Alkmaar. Overall, Nic Jackson would be my choice.
I'm not bothered about Grealish coming back, I'd rather see George make the left side his own. He moves the ball so much quicker than Jack.
Ritcharlison is far too injury-prone, but again is better than both our current incumbents when fit. Delap is a No at £40M, nowhere near the finished article... on loan, maybe.
Parrott for £18-20M... maybe... but, looking at his record, it is patchy other than AZ Alkmaar. Overall, Nic Jackson would be my choice.
Jimmy Hardacre
57 Posted 06/08/2026 at 08:13:50
57 Posted 06/08/2026 at 08:13:50
I have not seen much off Troy Parrott but he cannot be worse than them two planks we have.
I think, going forward, take Richarlison back and raffle them two... £1 a strip -- and take Parrott. Richarlison would be great for Graham and Parrott.
I think, going forward, take Richarlison back and raffle them two... £1 a strip -- and take Parrott. Richarlison would be great for Graham and Parrott.
Billy Shears
58 Posted 06/08/2026 at 19:22:22
58 Posted 06/08/2026 at 19:22:22
Take a punt on him and get Delap on a season-long loan.
Sell Barry, but keep hold of Beto... for this season at least!
Sell Barry, but keep hold of Beto... for this season at least!
Brendan McLaughlin
59 Posted 06/08/2026 at 20:53:25
59 Posted 06/08/2026 at 20:53:25
"Who's a pretty Troy then?"
Eugene Ruane
60 Posted 07/08/2026 at 11:34:43
60 Posted 07/08/2026 at 11:34:43
Looking at odds for various Everton-related shizzle (ie: Parrot joining), I noticed something (kind of) unusual on my William Hill App.
If you look at their odds for relegation, Everton are 10/1, Spurs 40/1, Liverpool 750/1 etc. Nothing unusual there, kind of what I'd expect before a ball's been kicked.
But then I noticed Man City are also 10/1 to be relegated, which makes me wonder two things.
1) Has a decision (or decisions) been made re their 115 charges, but we haven't been told yet?
2) If so, have the bookies been given a hint? A whisper of automatic demotion would give odds of 1/500 or so. But a points deduction of (for example) 15-20 points before a ball has been kicked, would I'm guessing, give relegation odds of about 10/1.
[Rubs chin, makes hat from baco-foil...]
If you look at their odds for relegation, Everton are 10/1, Spurs 40/1, Liverpool 750/1 etc. Nothing unusual there, kind of what I'd expect before a ball's been kicked.
But then I noticed Man City are also 10/1 to be relegated, which makes me wonder two things.
1) Has a decision (or decisions) been made re their 115 charges, but we haven't been told yet?
2) If so, have the bookies been given a hint? A whisper of automatic demotion would give odds of 1/500 or so. But a points deduction of (for example) 15-20 points before a ball has been kicked, would I'm guessing, give relegation odds of about 10/1.
[Rubs chin, makes hat from baco-foil...]
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1 Posted 05/08/2026 at 10:05:05
I'd rather have John Parrott.