LEEDS UNITED TARGET TOTTENHAM FLOP – NEWLY-PROMOTED SIDE EYE WEST HAM & SOUTHAMPTON STRIKERS IN ATTACKING OVERHAUL
Fresh off securing promotion to the Premier League, Leeds United have identified Tottenham outcast Troy Parrott as a potential attacking addition, with the 22-year-old Irish striker emerging as a budget-friendly option for Daniel Farke’s squad rebuild.
🔵 Why Parrott?
Proven Championship Pedigree: 12 goals on loan at Excelsior Rotterdam (Eredivisie) & Preston (2022/23).
Versatility: Can play CF, RW, or No. 10 – fits Farke’s fluid system.
Homegrown Boost: Crucial for Premier League squad rules.
Bargain Fee: Spurs may sell for £5-8m – a fraction of Leeds’ other targets.
⚪ Tottenham’s Stance
No Future Under Postecoglou: Behind Son, Richarlison, Veliz.
Sell-On Clause: Likely to demand 20-30% of future sale.
Replacement? Spurs eyeing Ivan Toney or Jonathan David.
🔄 Leeds’ Striker Shortlist
1️⃣ Troy Parrott (Tottenham, £8m)
2️⃣ Jaden Philogene (Hull, £15m)
3️⃣ Keane Lewis-Potter (Brentford, loan)
🇮🇪 Parrott’s Appeal
Age (22): Room to grow under Farke.
Work Rate: Presses aggressively (2.1 tackles/90 in Eredivisie).
Low Risk: If he flops, Leeds can resell without major loss.
🗓️ What’s Next?
Initial Talks: Leeds to contact Spurs this week.
Competition: Burnley & Celtic also interested.
Decision Timeline: Parrott wants clarity before Euro 2024 (with Ireland).
Key Points:
🔹 A smart, low-cost gamble for a promoted side.
💷 £8m is pocket change compared to £30m+ alternatives.
⚽ If he clicks, Leeds get a diamond. If not, minimal loss.
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