Crystal Palace are planning an ambitious move for AZ Alkmaar's 19-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit and are prepared to compete with Manchester United and Real Madrid for his signature. The playmaker gained significant attention in 2023, notably for scoring from 50 yards against Barcelona in the UEFA Youth League and for his role in the Netherlands' European U19 Championship victory last summer. Smit is under contract with AZ Alkmaar until June 2028 and has a current market value of €5 million, according to Transfermarkt.