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Palace Outpaces Real Madrid and Barcelona for AZ Talent Smit

Palace jump ahead of Real Madrid, Barcelona for AZ prospect Smit

Premier League Teams eye AZ Alkmaar’s Kees Smit

Growing Interest in the Young Defender

Kees Smit, a 19-year-old defender from AZ Alkmaar, is garnering attention from various clubs in the Premier League. His talent has also caught the eyes of notable Spanish teams like Real Madrid and Barcelona, who showed interest during the summer transfer window.

Premier League Clubs Monitoring Smit

According to reports from the Daily Mail, in addition to interest from LaLiga, several Premier League clubs are keeping a close watch on Smit this season. Among those clubs are:

  • Chelsea
  • Manchester United
  • Crystal Palace

Crystal Palace appears to be particularly eager, having already inquired about potential transfer fees for the young defender. It is reported that AZ Alkmaar may consider parting ways with Smit for a fee around €20 million as early as the January transfer window.