Liverpool are leading the race to sign AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit Ekrem Konur.
Smit, who came from the youth academy of AZ Alkmaar, has quickly become one of the club’s striking young talents. At the age of twenty, he has already played fifty senior games for De Kaasboeren, scoring five goals and seven assists. His awareness, range and inventive style have even drawn comparisons with Barcelona’s Pedri.
Like the Spanish midfielder, Smit fulfills a role as a deep-lying playmaker, dictating the pace while injecting drive into his side’s performances.
His reputation within the Eredivisie continues to grow. He has become the creative heartbeat of an AZ team that is experiencing another competitive season. It currently sits in sixth place, trailing fourth-placed Ajax by six points.
With Smit’s displays generating interest, Liverpool now have an advantage over other clubs Women claims the defending Premier League champions are ‘leading the race’ to sign the 20-year-old.
The Reds had held initial talks over his potential move to Anfield last summer and have now moved ahead of other rivals. Women adds.
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However, with AZ valuing the Dutchman at between £52m and £65m, the race appears to be open. The report adds that other European giants, including Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid and Arsenal, are keeping a close eye on the midfielder.
Liverpool’s midfield has looked much calmer in recent weeks, allowing Arne Slot to choose from a range of strong options. Yet there remains a reason to add renewed energy to the department.
Speculation continues over Curtis Jones and a possible departure, especially after he was reportedly linked with Inter Milan, while Alexis Mac Allister has struggled to maintain consistent form throughout the campaign.
Bringing in a talent like Smit, who has been excellent in orchestrating the game for AZ this season, could therefore help to raise the bar again.
There is little doubt about the youngster’s long-term potential, and Slot’s familiarity with him could prove significant. If the Dutch coach remains in place after this season, he could play a key role in implementing a transfer.
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