The Dutch star has emerged as one of Europe’s most exciting young midfielders, attracting serious attention in the Premier League and AZ Alkmaar are expected to demand around £25 million to part ways with their prized academy graduate.
Already a Dutch youth international, Smit has been on a steep upward trajectory since his breakthrough in the UEFA Youth League and subsequent move to AZ’s first team.
Kees Smit has admirers in the Premier League
His technical quality, resistance to press and exceptional vision have earned him comparisons with leading European midfielders.
Scouts across Europe have been impressed not only by his possession skills, but also by his tactical intelligence and maturity, qualities that have put him firmly on United’s radar.
Man United’s Premier League rivals Liverpool are also interested in a move for the Dutch sensation, making the race to sign him even tighter.
Sources indicate that Man United recruitment director Christopher Vivell has already discussed Smit internally, highlighting him as one of the most complete young midfield profiles on the market today.
Vivell and the club’s scouting team reportedly monitored Smit closely throughout the season and viewed him as an ideal long-term addition to a United midfield that lacked consistency, control and durability.
Man United are looking for a versatile midfielder
Smit’s versatility is also a major attraction for United. Comfortable as a deep-lying playmaker or in a more advanced role, he excels at advancing the ball, receiving under pressure and dictating pace.
With Casemiro approaching the final years of his career, Manuel Ugarte still adapting and Kobbie Mainoo struggling to make his mark, there is a clear opening for a young, technically gifted midfielder to become a central figure in United’s future plans.
Whether they can beat their rivals as one of Europe’s brightest teenage midfielders will depend on both timing and decisiveness, but the intent at Old Trafford is clear, the midfield rebuild has begun and Smit is one of the names they believe can shape the next era.
Man United and Newcastle had to pay more than £100 million for the midfielder admired by Tuchel
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