English side wants wonderkid coveted by Barca and Real Madrid

Actual Madrid and Barcelona hardly ever go head-to-head for signings lately, however after they do, it tends to be associated to rising wonderkids. Neymar Junior and Vinicius Junior being fantastic examples, however lately various 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 taking part in senior soccer for AZ Alkmaar. Nevertheless it’s not simply Actual Madrid and Barcelona taking a look at him.

Premier League curiosity in Smit

Regardless of curiosity from Manchester United and Chelsea, DM (by way of ESPN) say that the aspect 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 advised for a transfer was Smit, however one other was Adam Wharton, who performs for Palace. With the London aspect anticipating extra curiosity in Wharton down the road, Smit could possibly be their substitute. In contrast to Actual Madrid and Barcelona, they might 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 stated that he was prioritising his growth at Alkmaar earlier than making a serious change. That might work in Palace’s favour, as they compete with 4 of Europe’s largest giants, and sure extra, if Smit prefers the promise of recreation time over glamour and cash.

Barça have the thought of abandoning the Tremendous League mission 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) Octaber 3, 2025

Any transfer to the Premier League would probably 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 making an attempt to suit Eduardo Camavinga, Fede Valverde, Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni into three positions.