Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly among several clubs monitoring AZ Alkmaar's 20-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit, a group that also includes Arsenal and Bayern Munich. While Real Madrid has been tracking the player for several months, they have not yet made a formal approach. Liverpool now seems to be in the leading position to sign Smit, having entered into initial discussions with the midfielder regarding a potential transfer next summer.
Smit, who has 4 caps for the Netherlands U21 team, has a contract with AZ until June 2028 and has recorded 2 goals and 2 assists in 18 Eredivisie appearances this season. His current Transfermarkt market value is €22.00m. Reports from February 2026 suggest AZ Alkmaar's asking price is €60 million, with some reports citing a potential transfer fee of up to €75 million.
