Bournemouth are monitoring 20-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit of AZ Alkmaar as they assess young midfield options. The club is reportedly conducting due diligence on potential long-term replacements for Alex Scott, and Smit, who is having a strong start to the season, continues to be a player they are monitoring. The club's interest in the player had been previously revealed. Smit joined AZ Alkmaar in July 2024 and his contract runs until 2028. He has 6 caps and 1 goal for the Netherlands U21 team and his current Transfermarkt market value is €25.00m. Several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and Liverpool, have also been linked with the player.