Overview
- Liverpool are monitoring Kees Smit and are reported to be seriously considering a January bid.
- Real Madrid, Barcelona and Newcastle are also in contention, with Madrid’s scout Juni Calafat following him and senior executives requesting further reports.
- Arne Slot is said to have approved pursuing the AZ midfielder after tracking his development.
- Reports suggest a price a little over €25 million, and AZ are expected to seek a club‑record sale.
- No formal offer or agreement has been announced, and the teenager remains a regular for AZ and the Netherlands youth setup.