Real Madrid are pursuing AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit. AZ Alkmaar are aware of the growing interest and are believed to value Smit at around €60 million. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Chelsea are reportedly also pursuing Kees Smit and are preparing to seriously compete with Real Madrid’s interest.

Real Madrid views Kees Smit as a secondary, developmental option, and the club believes he could develop well in their development-focused environment if brought in early.

According to Voetbalprimeur.nl, Real Madrid has already made a multi-million offer for Kees Smit which was unsuccessful. The report states the club is expected to make another attempt to sign the midfielder in the summer.

According to a report from Caught Offside, Liverpool are competing with Real Madrid, Manchester United and Arsenal to sign AZ Alkmaar player Kees Smit. The report states that Liverpool explored a move for Smit during the January transfer window, and also that the midfielder's price could reach €75m (£65m) in the summer due to widespread interest from some of Europe's top clubs.

According to transfer journalist Sacha Tavolieri, via Sky Sports Switzerland, Kees Smit is a primary target for Real Madrid for a transfer this summer. It is reported that Real Madrid wants to attempt to sign Smit in Alkmaar this summer. Tavolieri reports that Juni Calafat has scouted Smit multiple times and that the club's video analysts have confirmed his potential. Various reports presented to the sporting director are said to be very positive regarding his performances and development potential. AZ is reportedly asking between thirty and thirty-five million euros for the twenty-year-old. Tavolieri concludes that Real Madrid considers the price high, but still wants to make a significant effort to sign Smit.

According to Sky Sport Switzerland, Real Madrid have been increasing their interest in AZ midfielder Kees Smit in recent weeks.

According to Spanish publication AS, Real Madrid are monitoring Kees Smit. Separately, Fabrizio Romano reported that the competition to sign the midfielder in the summer of 2026 will be intense. Romano also stated that agent Jorge Mendes is now working on a deal to move Smit to a bigger club, with conversations ongoing.

De Telegraaf reported that AZ Alkmaar has contacted the Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes to handle the transfer of Kees Smit. The report stated the club has authorized Mendes to negotiate on its behalf because it wants to get the maximum possible fee for what is expected to be the most expensive sale in AZ Alkmaar's history. The Athletic reported that AZ Alkmaar expects at least 60 million euros as the minimum cost for Kees Smit.

According to Defensa Central, Kees Smit is determined to move to Real Madrid if an agreement with AZ Alkmaar can be finalised. According to Fabrizio Romano, Smit is unlikely to depart the club in January, but the Dutchman has now agreed to join Real Madrid this summer.

Defensa Central reports that officials at Real Madrid have a growing interest in pursuing AZ Alkmaar’s Kees Smit as a less expensive option than Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha.

According to a Spanish report from Defensa Central, Kees Smit is willing to join Real Madrid in a transfer next summer. It has been stated that Madrid chief scout Juni Calafat has informed Real Madrid that Kees Smit is determined to sign next summer if they attempt to sign him. Separately, sources told TEAMtalk’s transfer insider, Graeme Bailey, that AZ will demand more than €60million for Smit, and some in the Netherlands feel he could cost as much as €75million.

AS reports that Kees Smit is considered a potential future playmaker for Real Madrid and that he fits the profile of young talent the club is seeking for the next decade. Real Madrid is currently analyzing whether the summer transfer should involve a player of proven quality and experience. However, the focus on youth is currently prevailing, and Smit is the favored candidate.

AS reports on Real Madrid's interest in Kees Smit of AZ Alkmaar as a potential midfield reinforcement. Both the club and the player believe his period at AZ Alkmaar has ended. Smit won the Youth League with AZ Alkmaar. Real Madrid's coaches know Kees Smit well, as he was responsible for eliminating the club from the Youth League in the 23-24 season. Follow-ups by several clubs are accelerating his decision about the future.

AZ Alkmaar has already refused offers of 60 million euros for Kees Smit, and Real Madrid's interest is also confirmed, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano. It is indicated that amounts greater than 60 million euros will be required to sign the player.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Kees Smit is being monitored by all European top clubs. Romano states that Smit will cost at least 45 million euro and that AZ has already rejected higher offers. The transfer expert also mentions that Smit will cost more than the reported 40 to 45 million euro. Romano expects that a winter transfer is unlikely and considers Smit a player to watch for the calendar year 2026.

Kees Smit wants to move to a foreign top club in the summer of 2026 or by 2027 at the latest, and the midfielder expects to secure AZ a record transfer. Smit revealed he hopes to make a significant move in the next six to eighteen months. He also indicated that a domestic transfer is very unlikely, with a move abroad being the likely outcome. Smit, who has a contract with AZ until mid-2028, aims for a transfer fee of approximately thirty million euros. This would make him the club's most expensive outgoing player.

According to The Athletic, Real Madrid is interested in Kees Smit. AZ demands sixty million euro for Kees Smit this winter and does not want to cooperate with a transfer in January, and would also prefer not to in the summer. Noordhollands Dagblad reported that if Kees Smit cannot be retained in the coming summer, AZ hopes he will be sold to a foreign top club that would then loan him back to AZ for one more season.

Real Madrid knows the asking price for Kees Smit, as AZ is not planning to let the Dutchman leave in January and is asking around €60 million for him in the summer. According to The Athletic, Real Madrid is looking at two talented midfielders, including Smit, but Dani Ceballos must first leave the club before a new midfielder can be brought in. Both Adam Wharton and Kees Smit were mentioned in Madrid last summer in connection with a possible sale of Ceballos. A departure for Smit this winter does not seem likely.

Real Madrid has monitored and sent its scouts in the last two months to follow Kees Smit of AZ Alkmaar but has not yet taken any action.

Real Madrid are monitoring Kees Smit's situation and consider him a future midfield anchor.

Liverpool are among the top European clubs interested in Smit. Dortmund, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Newcastle are also linked with a transfer for the player.

Sky Sports journalist Keith Downie wrote on X that Newcastle are interested in the 19-year-old Smit but face strong competition from major European clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

According to Sky Sports, Kees Smit is attracting interest from many major European clubs, including Real Madrid. AZ Alkmaar is open to the departure of Kees Smit and is asking for 25 million euros for his transfer, a fee that would be a club record.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Dutch midfielder Kees Smit is of interest to Real Madrid. AZ will not oppose the transfer of Kees Smit but plans to achieve a new record sale. This would require the transfer fee to exceed the 22 million euros paid by Milan in 2023 for Tijjani Reijnders. Smit has a contract until 2028.

Kees Smit, who was informed about Ronald Koeman's words regarding the senior team during the Under-21 national team camp, revealed his preferences on ESPN. This occurred at a time when Real Madrid is also monitoring him.

Real Madrid have been monitoring Smit for a number of months and are expected to increase their efforts to sign him before the 2026 summer transfer window.

According to the 'Daily Mail', Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Chelsea FC, and Manchester United have all reportedly sent their scouts to observe Smit.

According to Goal.com, Crystal Palace are ready to compete with Manchester United and Real Madrid to sign Dutch wonderkid Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar.

There are ongoing rumors from Spain about potential interest from Real Madrid. Kees Smit acknowledged these rumors in an interview with De Telegraaf, expressing pride but stating he wants to have a good season with AZ Alkmaar and that the move does not necessarily have to happen next year. The player is open to a future transfer but is not pushing for an immediate move.

Real Madrid have shown serious interest in Kees Smit, a 19-year-old midfielder from AZ Alkmaar. Chief scout Juni Calafat has been sent to assess him, indicating Real Madrid's strong interest. Smit has an Estimated Transfer Value of €6.6 million, which may increase due to his growing reputation. He could potentially replace Dani Ceballos, whose future at Real Madrid is uncertain.

With Dani Ceballos expected to leave Real Madrid in 2026, the Spanish side will pursue one of Man Utd’s Kobbie Mainoo, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton or AZ Alkmaar’s Kees Smit as his replacement. Source: Defensa Central.

Real Madrid have been quoted a price tag of €40 million ($46.5 million) for AZ Alkmaar prodigy Kees Smit.

Marca reports on Real Madrid's interest in Kees Smit as a potential future investment. Real Madrid has shown interest in Kees Smit, viewing him as a future investment. His performance against Real Madrid in the Youth League impressed the club. However, they are currently hesitant due to his young age and the current squad's composition.

Real Madrid are interested in 19-year-old midfielder Kees Smit who has risen to prominence in the Eredivisie. A scout was reportedly present at AZ Alkmaar’s draw with FC Voldenham to assess the player.

Xabi Alonso has proposed Kees Smit as a potential signing for the midfield to the Real Madrid management, but the proposal was rejected by the club's decision-makers.

Keen Smit, a 19-year-old midfielder from AZ, has been linked with Real Madrid. He was recently named the best player at the under-19 European Championship. Smit is aware of the interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona, and he has spoken about it in HN Nieuws. He expressed that the interest is positive but also uncertain about playing time if he moves to such a big club. He feels honored by the interest but stated that there is nothing concrete yet, just interest.

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is impressed with Kees Smit and sees him as a necessary addition to the team. The Madrid board likes Smit but does not want to pay a transfer fee, considering selling Daniel Ceballos to fund the deal. Marca described Smit as ‘a serious option’ with Madrid having made contacts and approaches. Smit considers playing for Real Madrid a dream.

Mundo Deportivo has reported that Real Madrid is showing interest in signing Kees Smit, a promising 19-year-old midfielder from AZ Alkmaar. The Spanish club is keen on acquiring Smit, who gained prominence after an impressive performance at the U19 European Championship, where the Netherlands emerged victorious. Recently, Real Madrid has intensified their pursuit to secure Smit's transfer. It is noted that Smit has a fondness for Real Madrid, as evidenced by a viral photo of him donning an orange jersey from the previous season. The club aims to bolster its midfield options following the retirement of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric's departure.

Kees Smit's agent confirmed to ESPN that he is being followed by clubs including Real Madrid. His impressive performance at the youth European Championship, where he was named Player of the Tournament and joint top scorer, has garnered interest.

Kees Smit has attracted the interest of Real Madrid following his impressive displays at the UEFA European Under-19 Championship with the Netherlands. Real Madrid is already familiar with Smit from AZ's successful Youth League campaign two years prior, where he played a full match as AZ triumphed over Real Madrid and eventually won the tournament. Throughout the championship, Smit scored in every match for the Netherlands in Romania, amassing a total of four goals. Real Madrid has taken note of his talent along with other players such as Antonio Cordero, who has now joined Newcastle, Pablo García from Real Betis, and Jon Martín of Real Sociedad. According to Transfermarkt, AZ has set Smit's price at twenty million euros. Despite the interest from top clubs, including Ajax, Smit reportedly is not currently considering a transfer and aims to concentrate on his opportunities at AZ, where he was a regular starter last season.