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Kees Smit Transfer from AZ to Newcastle United
According to TEAMtalk, Newcastle United have made contact over the potential signing of Kees Smit. Reliable sources have revealed that the club has spoken to the 19-year-old’s representatives. The Magpies’ interest in Smit is described as serious. Reports suggest that AZ would demand more than their current record sale of €25m, which they received for Tijjani Reijnders in 2023, to sell Smit in January.
Newcastle might allow Joe Willock to leave as they consider making changes in midfield by targeting Kees Smit. Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea are also interested in the young AZ Alkmaar player.
According to a report from The Daily Mail, Newcastle United are interested in signing AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit and are aiming to complete the deal despite competition from multiple clubs. The report also indicates that the Dutch club is asking for a fee of around £20–25 million and that Newcastle scouts are closely monitoring the midfielder.
Keith Wyness claims Newcastle United would be the preferred option for Kees Smit. Wyness told Football Insider that he spoke with his Dutch contact this week, who said Newcastle is the player's preferred option. Wyness also mentioned that there is interest from the player's side in making the move. The cost for Smit could be around £20 million.
According to journalist Graeme Bailey, who spoke to Geordie Boot Boys, Newcastle's interest in Kees Smit was revealed in October, and the club has continued to watch him. Bailey confirmed that Newcastle likes the player, has been impressed, and is monitoring his situation, although he does not think it is something they will pursue in January. In a separate report, Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie wrote on X that AZ Alkmaar will not prevent the sale of the midfielder but will seek a record transfer fee exceeding £22m. Downie stated that Newcastle is interested in the 19-year-old but faces competition from clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich. Citing SSN, he added that Smit desires to play at the highest level as soon as possible. AZ are willing to sell Smit, but only for a record fee, with their current record sale being the £21.8m transfer of Tijjani Reijnders to AC Milan. Downie also noted that Smit is admired at Newcastle and is considered a player with significant potential.
According to Sky Sports, many major European clubs, including Newcastle, are interested in Kees Smit. AZ Alkmaar will not oppose the departure of Kees Smit and is requesting 25 million euros for his transfer, an amount that would be a record in the club's history.
Mundo Deportivo reports that Newcastle are interested in signing Dutch midfielder Kees Smit. The report also suggests that Newcastle's involvement will accelerate his transfer, which could occur at the end of the season or in the winter market. AZ will not oppose the transfer and plans to set a new record sale. This would require a fee exceeding the 22 million euros that Milan paid for Tijjani Reijnders in 2023.
Newcastle United are tracking AZ Alkmaar's Kees Smit, according to Transfermarkt. The midfielder is considered one of the best young midfielders in Europe.
TBR Football revealed that Newcastle United scouts were in attendance to watch Kees Smit during AZ Alkmaar’s 2-0 victory over Ajax. Newcastle United wants to strengthen their midfield and has added Smit to their list of potential transfer targets ahead of 2026, but they face significant competition. TBR Football also confirmed that Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Fulham, RB Leipzig and Tottenham Hotspur are all monitoring the 19-year-old's development. Additionally, it is understood that Chelsea are also interested. Real Madrid have been monitoring Smit for several months and are reportedly set to increase their efforts to sign him. Smit, who joined AZ in July 2024, has a contract until June 2028. Transfermarkt values him at €10.00m. The Netherlands U21 international has scored one goal and provided two assists in eight Eredivisie appearances so far in the 2025/26 season.
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