Real Madrid has been eyeing the services of AZ midfielder Kees Smit for some time. The Alkmaarders absolutely do not want to sell the mega talent this winter transfer period, but have already stated what amount the top clubs will have to pay for Smit in the summer.
It was previously announced that several top clubs as Chelsea, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid sat in the stands at AZ to watch Smit in recent matches. The name of 19-year-old Smit was already buzzing around at Real Madrid in the summer, but a transfer did not materialize. A departure does not seem to be possible this winter either.
According to The Athletic looks The Royal namely to two talented midfielders. However, experienced Spaniard Dani Ceballos must first leave the capital before a new midfielder can be brought in. ‘As far as the midfielders are concerned, there have been positive reports about Adam Wharton (21) and Kees Smit (19) for some time. Both names were mentioned in Madrid last summer in connection with a possible sale of Ceballos.’
Real Madrid knows how much it has to pay for Smit’s services. ‘AZ has no intention of letting Dutchman Smit leave in January and is asking around €60 million for him in the summer. Barcelona, Manchester United, Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund are among the clubs that have expressed interest. The Athletic.
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