Actual Madrid and Barcelona not often go head-to-head for signings today, however after they do, it tends to be associated to rising wonderkids. Neymar Junior and Vinicius Junior being superb examples, however today quite a lot of golf equipment are typically scouting the identical high abilities.
That’s the case for Kees Smit. The Dutch midfielder has earned a lot acclaim following appearances within the Netherlands victorious under-19 Euros marketing campaign, and enjoying senior soccer for AZ Alkmaar. Nevertheless it isn’t simply Actual Madrid and Barcelona him.
Premier League curiosity in Smit
Regardless of curiosity from Manchester United and Chelsea, DM (through ESPN) say that the facet most eager on making a transfer for Smit is Crystal Palace. When Actual Madrid have been linked with a transfer for a midfielder, one of many names prompt for a transfer was Smit, however one other was Adam Wharton, who performs for Palace. With the London facet anticipating extra curiosity in Wharton down the road, Smit might be their alternative. In contrast to Actual Madrid and Barcelona, they could provide him first workforce soccer.
Smit has acknowledged Actual Madrid and Barcelona curiosity
Earlier in the summertime, Smit admitted that there had been some curiosity from Spain’s giants, however mentioned that he was prioritising his growth at Alkmaar earlier than making a significant change. That would work in Palace’s favour, as they compete with 4 of Europe’s largest giants, and certain extra, if Smit prefers the promise of sport time over glamour and cash.
Barça have the thought of abandoning the Tremendous League venture after relations with UEFA have improved. UEFA have agreed to a few of the blaugrana membership’s requests, and the format change has generated extra income. @FCBRAC1
— barcacentre (@barcacentre) October 3, 2025
Any transfer to the Premier League would seemingly present the latter, however Smit could be battling to get into an already stacked midfield within the instances of Barcelona and Actual Madrid if he have been to go there. Whereas it’s true Los Blancos are maybe extra missing in a profile of his traits, they’re nonetheless attempting to suit Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni into three positions.