Manchester United are considering buying Irish center forward Troy Parrott from Real Betis, with an offer that could reach 30 million euros, as reported by talkSPORT. The English club, which has shown signs of dissatisfaction with its current attacking formation, sees Parrott as a young and promising option to strengthen the attack ahead of the winter transfer window.
Parrott, born in Dublin on 4 February 2002, is a central striker, approximately 1.85 meters tall, known for his mobility and ability to play both as a "finisher" and as a "sweeper-keeper" within the penalty area. His career began in the youth ranks of Tottenham, the club with which he had his first experiences of English football, before maturing through several loans to Millwall, MK Dons and Preston. His breakthrough came in the Netherlands, where he played for Excelsior, scoring ten league goals in the 2023-24 season, and then moved to AZ Alkmaar, where he scored fourteen goals in the last two seasons.
Manchester United, who have already shown interest in other attacking solutions, have identified Parrott as a suitable profile to diversify their attacking options. The €30 million proposal, if confirmed, would represent a significant investment in a young talent who has demonstrated consistency and growth in the Eredivisie. Despite the transfer rumors, no official confirmation has yet been released from Betis or the English club regarding the offer.
If the deal is completed, Parrott is expected to join Sir Erik ten Hag's team with the prospect of competing for the main striker role, helping to strengthen the club's attacking line which has struggled to find a consistent striker. The winter transfer market remains open and Manchester United could try to close the deal within the next few weeks, with the aim of having a new striker ready to contribute to the team's success in the current season.