"Liverpool's Premier League title defence saw them head into the November international break sitting eighth in the table, eight points behind pace-setters Arsenal. Arne Slot's side have suffered five defeats already this term, already more than the four reserves they suffered last season when they cantered to the title in the Dutchman's first season in charge. A lack of spending cannot be blamed for Liverpool's reversal in fortunes, given their 446m summer spending spree that saw the club make two 100m+ deals, bringing in Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak to bolster their attack."
"But if reports in the Netherlands are to be believed, the club may look to make another significant signing when the transfer window opens again in January as they set their sights on one of Europe's most promising young players. AZ Alkmaar central midfielder Kees Smit is on the radar of the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United, who have all been impressed by the 19-year-old's breakthrough performances this year."
"And according to Dutch outlet Soccer News, Liverpool are ready to make a move in January, but AZ are insisting that he will not go on the cheap, as they would demand a club record fee that eclipses the 25million that they banked for selling Tijjani Reijnders to AC Milan in 2023. While Liverpool have been active in the transfer market this summer, they are said to see Smit as a generational talent that they can develop into one of the game's best players."
Liverpool sit eighth in the Premier League, eight points behind leaders Arsenal after five defeats this season. Arne Slot's side have already lost more matches than in the previous title-winning campaign. The club spent 446m in the summer, signing Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak in deals over 100m each. Liverpool are targeting AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, a 19-year-old Netherlands U21 international monitored by Real Madrid, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund and Newcastle United. AZ insist on a club-record fee that would eclipse the 25million received for Tijjani Reijnders in 2023. Liverpool consider Smit a generational talent they can develop and believe they have an edge over rivals. Slot was in charge of AZ from 2019 to 2020.
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