"Fabrizio Romano has said that Newcastle United are still "trying" to sign Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar in the January transfer window. The well-known and well-respected Italian journalist has claimed that AZ will not sell the midfielder this month, with Real Madrid also keen on the Dutch teenager. Romano said on his : "My understanding is that, again in January, the intention is not to move the player."
"So, a move in January is really unlikely, despite Newcastle trying because Newcastle tried and tried and tried again for Kees Smit. "My understanding is that now the deal is really unlikely. "But, in the summer, the big battle is ready because Real Madrid are following the boy, Premier League, top, top clubs are following the boy. "So, it's going to be a battle really for Kees Smit.""
Newcastle United remain interested in signing Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar during the January transfer window. AZ Alkmaar intend to retain the midfielder this month and are unlikely to sanction a January move. Newcastle submitted repeated approaches for the Dutch teenager but a deal in January appears unlikely. Real Madrid and several Premier League clubs are tracking the player and are expected to contest his signature in the summer. A significant transfer battle is anticipated when clubs can negotiate for Kees Smit during the summer window.
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