Story byReport: Fulham face major battle for international starEPL IndexWed, January 21, 2026 at 2:50 PM UTC·3 min readFulham position themselves in growing Parrott pursuitFulham’s recruitment strategy has taken a decisive turn, with the club now leading a competitive chase for Troy Parrott. As reported by The Independent, the Premier League side are up against Wolfsburg and Real Betis in what is shaping up to be one of the more intriguing forward races of the coming months. Photo IMAGOAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementParrott’s stock has surged following a remarkable international break, where five goals against Portugal and Hungary propelled the Republic of Ireland into a World Cup 2026 play off. That burst of attention, however, only accelerated interest already building across Europe after a sustained run of form for AZ Alkmaar. Club interest widens across EuropeWolfsburg have discussed a €20m (£17.4m) deal, though it is understood AZ would want more.