West Ham United are advancing a deal for Leeds United‘s Joël Piroe, after ending their interest in AZ Alkmaar’s Troy Parrott.
The Championship side were keen on signing the Republic of Ireland international. Last week, Sport Witness relayed news AZ rejected the Hammers’ bid as it was below their €20m demand.
West Ham haven’t managed to make progress since then and have shifted their focus to the Leeds United player.
West Ham agree deal with Leeds United man
Voetbal International journalist Joost Blaauwhof took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to cover the latest on Joël Piroe.
He claims Nuno Espírito Santo’s side have agreed personal terms with the 27-year-old. The London club have to sort out the final details with Leeds United before scheduling the frontman’s medical.
In another post on X, when responding to a question of the transfer formula, Blaauwhof shares more details.
West Ham United will sign him on loan with an obligation to buy linked to their promotion back to the Premier League. He adds ‘it’s complex because it involves all sorts of details’.
West Ham move beneficial for Leeds United player
During the 2024/25 season, Joël Piroe starred for Leeds United, scoring 19 goals and contributing seven assists from 46 Championship matches. He played a pivotal role in the Whites’ return to the top flight.
However, the Dutch-born Suriname international lost his place in the starting lineup to Dominic Calvert-Lewin last season.
He played 572 minutes from 21 matches, managing one goal against Norwich City in the FA Cup.
A move to London would allow Piroe to get regular minutes this season and West Ham can sign a striker who managed 73 goals and 18 assists from 179 Championship matches.
Joël Piroe heeft een persoonlijk akkoord bereikt met West Ham United. Het is aan The Hammers om nu de laatste plooien glad te strijken met Leeds United, voordat de aanvaller een medische keuring in kan plannen.⚒️⏳
— Joost Blaauwhof (@joost_blaauwhof) August 17, 2026
Key transfer points
- West Ham pursued Parrott for a while and tabled an offer
- English club gave up and identified Leeds United man as target
- Hammers agree personal terms with Piroe
- Working on finalising agreement with Whites
