Key Takeaways:
- Stuttgart are actively seeking a new striker after Ermedin Demirovic’s injury left Deniz Undav as their sole fit forward
- The club have opened discussions with Lucas Stassin, but St.Etienne’s €40m valuation puts the Belgian out of reach
- AZ Alkmaar’s Troy Parrott, boasting 14 goals in 16 appearances this season, has attracted Stuttgart’s interest following his rejection of an €18m move to Wolfsburg
Attacking Dilemma for Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart are undertaking efforts to bolster their attacking department as the club heads into the new year. With Ermedin Demirovic sidelined through injury, Deniz Undav remains the only fit centre-forward in the squad. Despite Undav recently rediscovering his scoring touch, the club’s management are seeking to strengthen their offensive options at Mercedesstraße before the transfer window opens.
⚪️🔴 Stuttgart are looking to improve their options at striker. (Sky Germany)
🇧🇪 VfB have held talks with St.Etienne striker Lucas Stassin, but they are demanding €40m.
🇮🇪 AZ Alkmaar's Troy Parrott is also of interest. He rejected a €18m move to Wolfsburg in the summer. pic.twitter.com/lsvlQqkuAS— Get German Football News (@GGFN_) November 28, 2025
Lucas Stassin: High Price Tag Limits Pursuit
The Bundesliga outfit have identified Belgian forward Lucas Stassin of St.Etienne as a primary target. At just 20 years old, Stassin has contributed four goals and three assists to Les Verts’ promotion push towards Ligue 1. Stuttgart have already initiated talks with the player regarding a Bundesliga switch. However, St.Etienne’s insistence on a €40m transfer fee is proving to be a significant stumbling block for Stuttgart’s finances, causing the club to rethink their approach.
| Player | Club | Age | 2025/26 Goals | 2025/26 Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Stassin | St.Etienne | 20 | 4 | |
| Troy Parrott | AZ Alkmaar | 23 | 14 |
Alternative Options: Parrott, Osula and More
With Stassin potentially out of reach financially, Stuttgart have shifted focus to additional striker prospects. Among them is Newcastle’s William Osula, who has also attracted attention from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Danish striker is rumoured to prefer a move to Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park over Stuttgart.
In the Dutch Eredivisie, AZ Alkmaar’s Troy Parrott stands out as a compelling option. The Republic of Ireland forward, aged 23, has been in exceptional form this campaign, amassing 14 goals in 16 matches, and played a pivotal role in Ireland’s World Cup playoff qualification. Parrott previously rejected a summer offer from Wolfsburg worth €18m. Due to Stuttgart’s superior standing on and off the pitch, and their ability to offer European football, a switch to the Neckarstadion could prove more attractive for the in-form striker.
