Real Betis have already shut the door on a January move for Troy Parrott, despite interest from Manchester United and Tottenham. Christian Vaquero reported that there is nothing concrete involving the striker and the Premier League clubs ahead of the winter window, and that Betis will not sell him in January. The club are also sitting third in La Liga after eight matches, with 19 points and a 6-1-1 record.
Betis's position on a winter sale
The stance is backed by the way Betis have started the 2025-26 season. They have six wins and one draw in their last seven league matches, which gives them very little reason to weaken the squad in January. Parrott was only officially signed from AZ Alkmaar for an initial €16 million, with a further €4 million in potential add-ons, so this is not a club that has rushed him through for a quick exit.
Vaquero also said Parrott has a €100 million release clause. Other reports have put the clause at €80 million and the transfer fee at about €20 million, but the one firm point is that Betis are not opening the door this winter. On current form, they do not need to.
Parrott's early return and why English clubs are watching
Parrott has made a strong start in Spain, with one La Liga goal and one assist in seven matches. He has also already been used in two Champions League matches, so Betis are seeing him in a more demanding setting than a brief domestic run alone would provide.
That early output helps explain why interest from England keeps resurfacing. Ray Houghton said Parrott is "really on form" and added that "a few Premier League sides could do with that". The point is hard to ignore, even if the timing is wrong for anyone hoping to buy him in January.
Betis look determined to keep him through the winter, and the market will have to wait until summer if United or Tottenham want to test whether that strong start can turn into a deal.
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