Premier League strugglers Leeds United are reportedly interested in making a £16 million offer for Ireland hero Troy Parrott.
That's according to Dutch outlet De Telegraaf who have reported Daniel Farke's admiration for the hottest name in European football.
But realistically it would cost Leeds in excess of £25 million to lure the Champions League-chasing striker away from Holland.
Parrott etched his name among Irish greats with a frankly unbelievable pair of performances to rescue Ireland from World Cup qualifying disappointment.
In what can only be described as the stuff of fairytales, Parrott became the most talked-about footballer on the continent and in typical fashion his transfer status has been heavily debated.
It will no doubt be a season to remember for Parrott.
Parrott's transfer value is expected to hit over €20 million following his Ireland heroics but AZ Alkmaar could hold out for a good bit more than that.
Alkmaar currently sit third in the Eredivisie, which would earn them a spot in Champions League qualifying at the end of the season.
That factor will surely mean the club are in no position to sell the man of the hour, unless a ridiculous offer comes in that they can't refuse.
Alkmaar are also competing in the Conference League and with odds of just 16/1 to win the competition, Parrott is vital to manager Maarten Martens' plans.
Parrott began the season in scintillating form, scoring ten in his first seven appearances before going down with an untimely knee injury that forced him to miss Ireland's September qualifiers.
He returned at the start of October and was quickly back amongst the goals, scoring a penalty in a 2-0 away win over Ajax on the 18th.
Just over a week later Parrott netted a double in a 4-1 home victory against Utrecht, marking 13 goals for the season to go with two assists in just 14 appearances.
Not only would Leeds need to break the bank in January to sign Parrott, they'd need to make a substantial offer on personal terms as well.
Parrott reportedly earns around €24,000 a week at AZ, which the Lilywhites should have no problem at least matching.
It could be in the player's best interest to stay where he is clearly very comfortable and thriving for the rest of the campaign rather than a change of scenery that will take plenty of adapting to mid-season.
If Parrott guides AZ to Champions League qualification and a strong Eredivisie finish, there might be even bigger clubs than Leeds chasing his signature next summer for a fee bigger than £25 million.
Leeds are currently a point clear of the Premier League drop zone and the club is widely expected to be in a relegation battle towards the end of the season.
January reinforcements could be necessary to aid the survival cause and Parrott is sure to be looked at closely by Leeds' scouting department.
A traditional number nine, Parrott has an elite instinct for goalscoring and his best attribute is being in the right place at the right time to get on the end of big chances.
He couldn't have placed himself in a better position to nod home for Ireland's opener against Portugal and the 23-year-old can create for himself too, as seen when skipping past Ruben Neves and firing past Diogo Costa for his second.
Parrott's winner against Hungary was another perfect example of his killer instinct.
In the ten seconds leading up to the goal, he was spotted 15 yards away from the penalty area on the byline pressing the Hungary clearance before rushing back into the box to capitalise on Liam Scales' flick-on.
Farke likes to play with one up front at Leeds, usually Dominic Calvert-Lewin and with just one goal to his name so far this season there's no doubt Parrott can offer some healthy competition.
Parrott was one of Tottenham Hotspur's most highly-rated prospects in his youth days, handed his debut by then-manager Jose Mourinho but things weren't plain sailing for the Irishman in England.
While loan spells with Millwall, Ipswich Town, MK Dons and Preston North End were good foundations for what was to follow, Parrott never really hit the ground running in the EFL.
He seeked a move abroad to the Netherlands in 2023, enjoying a breakout season with Excelsior Rotterdam straightaway scoring 17 goals in 32 games and found himself at home.
That earned Parrott a £6.7 million transfer to AZ Alkmaar last July where he has proved a revelation ever since.
In a recent interview with the BBC, the striker spoke about having a newfound sense of being wanted and appreciated - which can be all a footballer needs to fulfil their potential.