"There's a growing buzz within the industry about a 19-year-old midfielder with the world at his feet, and it seems like a big move is getting closer and closer. The player in question is a name you'll likely be growing increasingly familiar with as he's been linked with a whole host of clubs in the Premier League and beyond in recent months."
"Everyone at AZ is aware that Smit is likely to attract offers, and they're open now to letting him go for the right price next summer, my source explained. 25m is the figure I'm hearing, and I wouldn't be surprised if a deal ends up initially being agreed in January to then go through in the summer. Interestingly, while a whole host of clubs have scouted him, I'm told that so far it's only Manchester United who have made contact with the player."
Kees Smit is a 19-year-old AZ Alkmaar midfielder and Netherlands Under-21 international who has attracted widespread interest and comparisons to Kevin De Bruyne and Frenkie de Jong. A trustworthy anonymous source indicates Smit is likely to leave AZ Alkmaar in summer 2026 despite a contract running to 2028. AZ are prepared to consider offers and expect to cash in for the right price, with a reported fee around 25m. Discussions could be initiated in January with a move completing in the summer. Multiple clubs have scouted him, and Manchester United have made contact to sound him out, though no formal club-to-club talks exist.
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