KEVIN Phillips has urged Coventry City to make a move for AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott in the summer transfer window.
Parrott scored 31 goals in 48 appearances in all competitions for AZ this season.
The Tottenham Hotspur academy graduate netted 10 goals in the UEFA Conference League and also scored in the final of the KNVB Cup as AZ lifted the trophy.
And former European Golden Shoe winner Phillips believes the Republic of Ireland international would suit one of the Premier League’s newly-promoted clubs next season.
Speaking to BestBettingSites.co.uk, Phillips said: “I think Troy’s kind of almost done his apprenticeship, hasn’t he?
“He’s gone away. He had quite a few loan spells in England that didn’t quite work out. Then he’s gone abroad, and he scored goals.
“I think he scored 30 goals this year for AZ Alkmaar, and that’s some going in any league.
“So I think it might be the time, he’s only 24-years-old, he’s got that bit of experience now.
“So I think he could potentially be a player for Ipswich or Coventry to maybe just go and take that gamble.
“Obviously, it’ll cost a few quid, but he’s a proven goal scorer over the last couple of years for sure.
“So maybe it might be one of those bargain buys that come in and just get you those goals to help you stay in the Premier League.”
