Manchester United are eyeing up a new £67.5million centre forward despite making the decision NOT to sign a back-up for Benjamin Sesko in the summer

Manchester United are eyeing up a potential blockbuster move for ex-Tottenham forward Troy Parrott and have 'sent officials' out to Spain to watch him in action for Real Betis.

Parrott, 24, left Spurs in 2024 to join Dutch side AZ Alkmaar in a £6.7million permanent deal. During his time in the Netherlands, the Republic of Ireland international produced some impressive goalscoring numbers, finding the net 51 times in 97 appearances across all competitions.

That, alongside scoring on a regular basis for Ireland, earned him a £17m move to Betis in the summer. Since then, Parrott has continued to shine, scoring twice and adding one assist in seven matches this season.

Reports have circulated that Tottenham might attempt to bring Parrott back to north London, as Roberto De Zerbi tries to strengthen his front line. But Spurs are not the sole Premier League club believed to be interested.

Indeed, according to Fichero, Parrott's performances have 'sparked serious interest' from the English top-flight with United thought to be keen. It's added that the Reds are looking for a No.9 with potential who can make an immediate impact, after deciding not to add a new centre-forward to their squad in the summer.

This is where Parrott would come into the picture with his 'link-up play, physical strength, and clinical finishing'. United are keeping a close eye on his progress and have sent scouts to watch him live for Betis in both La Liga and the Champions League. Manuel Pellegrini's side have been in stunning form so far this season, picking up 19 points from a possible 24 in the league and six from six in Europe's elite club competition.

But, while Michael Carrick's men are thought to be keen on Parrott, there is no indication, at this stage, of United making further advances for the front man. He has a contract to run until 2031 and a release clause worth £67.5million, a figure that could put off potential suitors, including United.

Benjamin Sesko is the first-choice striker at United, but he has struggled with injuries and is still out on the sidelines. Right now, there are genuine concerns about when the Slovenian international could be back fit.

United opted not to sign a back-up for Sesko in the summer and leave Joshua Zirkzee as second-choice despite it looking like the Dutch attacker would leave on transfer deadline day, a decision that some supporters believe was the wrong one.