Actual Madrid and Barcelona hardly ever go head-to-head for signings nowadays, however once they do, it tends to be associated to rising wonderkids. Neymar Junior and Vinicius Junior being advantageous examples, however nowadays a variety of golf equipment are usually scouting the identical prime 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 taking part in senior soccer for AZ Alkmaar. Nonetheless it’s not simply Actual Madrid and Barcelona him.
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Premier League curiosity in Smit
Regardless of curiosity from Manchester United and Chelsea, DM (through ) 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 recommended for a transfer was Smit, however . With the London facet anticipating extra curiosity in Wharton down the road, Smit might be their substitute. Not like Actual Madrid and Barcelona, they could supply him first workforce soccer.
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Smit has acknowledged Actual Madrid and Barcelona curiosity
Earlier in the summertime, , however mentioned that he was prioritising his growth at Alkmaar earlier than making a significant swap. That would work in Palace’s favour, as they compete with 4 of Europe’s greatest giants, and certain extra, if Smit prefers the promise of recreation time over glamour and cash.
Any transfer to the Premier League would seemingly present the latter, however Smit can 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.