Latest Troy Parrott quotes won’t please potential English suitors

He had a top season.

The 23-year-old has 20 goals in 47 games this season for AZ Alkmaar, and has been rewarded internationally with a more prominent role under Heimir Hallgrimsson.

With increased hype comes increased interest from clubs, and although the Dubliner is contracted until 2027, there have been rumours of interest from England.

Before signing from Tottenham Hotspur for €7m last year, Parrott made one Premier League appearance for Spurs and had loan spells with Millwall, Ipswich, MK Dons, Preston, and Excelsior.

However, any potential suitors won't be enthused by his comments following Alkmaar's win over FC Twente on Sunday.

He said: "If someone was to ask me right now, I would say I want to stay. I have had the best year of my life so far in football here, I have loved every second of it.

"The achievements of the group haven’t been what I wanted, given the positions we were in, but in terms of the team and the staff that I have come to know, I have loved every second of it. In my mind, I am here next season and ready to go again.”

The 3-2 victory, with a 93rd-minute winner, secured Europa Conference League football for next season.