"The Catalans reportedly see him to be very similar to Pedri in terms of his profile and thus see him to be a very valuable talent who can flourish at the club. In particular, Barcelona reportedly value Smit's ability to play between lines with ease, his creativity and style of play - all of which they see to complement Barcelona's style."
"Arne Slot's men are said to be keen to get the signing of the talent done at the earliest, and their entry onto the scene forces Barcelona to make a quick decision on their stance. As it stands, AZ Alkmaar are expected to demand a fee of €25 million for the player - a sum that will not necessarily be seen to be atrocious given the player's talent."
Barcelona identify Kees Smit as a Pedri-like talent, valuing his ability to play between the lines, creativity and stylistic fit with the club. Real Madrid and Liverpool have expressed interest, creating serious competition and prompting a need for quick decisions. AZ Alkmaar are expected to demand a fee of €25 million for the 19-year-old. Barcelona must weigh the signing's necessity given pressing reinforcement needs at centre-forward and centre-back. The player has made 12 Eredivisie starts this season, contributing two goals, two assists, averaging 1.8 key passes per game and creating three big chances.
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