Overview
- Media in England and the Netherlands report Newcastle’s interest in the 19-year-old midfielder, with no formal bid or agreement disclosed.
- Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United and Crystal Palace are also credited with tracking Smit.
- Newcastle’s recruitment plan under sporting director Ross Wilson targets young continental talent, with a potential January move under consideration.
- AZ are reported to value Smit at more than £22m, which would represent a club-record sale for the Eredivisie club.
- Smit has 19 appearances for AZ this season with two goals and four assists, featured for the Netherlands U21s on Friday, and drew a public comparison to Pedri from Ronald Koeman.