Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that AZ is making efforts to retain Peer Koopmeiners, a 26-year-old Dutch defensive midfielder, by extending his current contract, and that this desire comes amidst interest from other teams, including Club Brugge and Bologna. Koopmeiners joined the club in July 2021. In July 2026, it was reported that a bid from Club Brugge of €9 million plus €2 million in bonuses was rejected, with AZ's asking price cited as being between €12-17 million. According to Transfermarkt, Koopmeiners has a current market value of €12.00m.