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Kees Smit Transfer from AZ to Arsenal
Kees Smit, a 20-year-old Dutch midfielder at AZ Alkmaar, has indicated his desire for a move abroad in the near future, describing a potential transfer as wonderful and hinting at a preference for a move to one of Europe’s elite clubs. According to reports, Arsenal is one of as many as five English clubs with an interest in Smit. These reports also frequently name Arsenal as a stylistic fit due to the club's focus on technical midfield play. AZ Alkmaar has enlisted Jorge Mendes to handle negotiations, and a club-record fee is expected to be approximately €60-80million (£52-70m).
Kees Smit, a 20-year-old Dutch midfielder at AZ Alkmaar, has indicated his desire for a move abroad in the near future, describing a potential transfer as wonderful and hinting at a preference for a move to one of Europe’s elite clubs. According to reports, Arsenal is one of as many as five English clubs with an interest in Smit. These reports also frequently name Arsenal as a stylistic fit due to the club's focus on technical midfield play. AZ Alkmaar has enlisted Jorge Mendes to handle negotiations, and a club-record fee is expected to be approximately €60-80million (£52-70m).
Team Talk reports that scouts from Arsenal have watched Kees Smit play this season.
Team Talk reports that scouts from Arsenal have watched Kees Smit play this season.
Christian Falk reports that Arsenal may be in the strongest position for the potential transfer of AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit at the moment, stating that the club is currently closer than other major clubs.
Christian Falk reports that Arsenal may be in the strongest position for the potential transfer of AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit at the moment, stating that the club is currently closer than other major clubs.
A report from Fichajes states that Arsenal and Liverpool are now the leading clubs in the effort to sign Kees Smit. The report adds that the two Premier League clubs have already advanced negotiations to sign the player in the summer. The report also claims that Kees Smit could have a transfer fee of up to €75 million.
A report from Fichajes states that Arsenal and Liverpool are now the leading clubs in the effort to sign Kees Smit. The report adds that the two Premier League clubs have already advanced negotiations to sign the player in the summer. The report also claims that Kees Smit could have a transfer fee of up to €75 million.
According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool have taken initial steps to sign AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit and are aiming to sign him ahead of Arsenal, Man Utd, and Real Madrid.
According to CaughtOffside, Liverpool have taken initial steps to sign AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit and are aiming to sign him ahead of Arsenal, Man Utd, and Real Madrid.
Arsenal are believed to be planning for the long term, and sources suggest the Gunners are already planning a potential move for Kees Smit for the summer of 2026. Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that Arsenal, along with other clubs, explored potential deals for Kees Smit during the January transfer window. AZ Alkmaar has placed an initial valuation of approximately €60 million on the player, but that figure is widely expected to increase. The price could increase towards €75 million, with multiple Premier League clubs monitoring the situation. Kees Smit has publicly insisted that his attention remains on his performances for AZ.
Arsenal are believed to be planning for the long term, and sources suggest the Gunners are already planning a potential move for Kees Smit for the summer of 2026. Sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that Arsenal, along with other clubs, explored potential deals for Kees Smit during the January transfer window. AZ Alkmaar has placed an initial valuation of approximately €60 million on the player, but that figure is widely expected to increase. The price could increase towards €75 million, with multiple Premier League clubs monitoring the situation. Kees Smit has publicly insisted that his attention remains on his performances for AZ.
On December 30, 2025, TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, reported that Arsenal are among the clubs interested in a 2026 deal for Smit.
On December 30, 2025, TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, reported that Arsenal are among the clubs interested in a 2026 deal for Smit.
Arsenal are interested in AZ Alkmaar's Dutch midfielder Kees Smit, with Manchester United, Chelsea, and several other Premier League clubs also showing interest. AZ Alkmaar are asking for more than €60 million for the player, who is contracted with the club until 2028. According to sources close to Smit's camp a January move is considered unlikely, while one Premier League scout expects him to move in 2026.
Arsenal are interested in AZ Alkmaar's Dutch midfielder Kees Smit, with Manchester United, Chelsea, and several other Premier League clubs also showing interest. AZ Alkmaar are asking for more than €60 million for the player, who is contracted with the club until 2028. According to sources close to Smit's camp a January move is considered unlikely, while one Premier League scout expects him to move in 2026.
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