Liverpool are reportedly ‘set to interact’ in a budding conflict to signal AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, as per a current report.
Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister have been the Reds’ first-choice midfield pairing underneath Arne Slot. The duo guided his crew to win the Premier League title final time period, however haven’t been in a position to replicate final season’s kind to this point.
Furthermore, the Dutch boss has Curtis Jones, Wataru Endo, and Dominik Szoboszlai as choices to deploy within the engine room. Nevertheless, the Japanese worldwide has struggled to play often in recent times, whereas Szoboszlai is extra snug enjoying within the CAM function.
However, Jones has struggled with health issues together with his current deal set to run out on the finish of subsequent season. Because of this, it seems the Merseyside membership have began exploring choices to refresh the midfield.
As per a current report (through TEAMtalk), Liverpool have recognized Smit as a severe goal, having been impressed by his current eye-catching shows for AZ.
Buying the 19-year-old received’t be simple, as Actual Madrid and Newcastle United are additionally eager on him. Nevertheless, the Reds are ‘set to interact’ in a bidding conflict to safe his service.
The Dutch aspect need at the very least £52m to promote him this yr, together with his current deal set to run till 2028. If he continues to shine over the approaching months, AZ could even improve their asking worth amid rising curiosity in him.
Smit to Liverpool
Smit is the same sort of participant to Frenkie de Jong and likes to be deployed in a double midfield pivot function. Furthermore, he can present cowl within the box-to-box and inventive midfield positions if wanted.
The teen has made seven purpose contributions in 28 appearances throughout all competitions this season. Furthermore, he helped his aspect beat Ajax 6-0 by scoring a purpose in a League Cup fixture on Wednesday evening.
Smit is a extremely proficient participant and possesses the potential to grow to be a world-class midfielder sooner or later. So, he could be an awesome coup for the Merseyside membership ought to they finally handle to lure him to Anfield this yr.
