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Liverpool Targets AZ Midfielder Kees Smit Amid €30 million Bid

4/25/2026

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Liverpool coach Arne Slot has shown tentative interest in AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit.
Smit is contracted to AZ until 2028 but hopes to leave within a year or a year-and-a-half.
He expects a €30 million transfer fee, while reports value him between €50 million and €80 million.
After 5-1 KNVB Cup final on 19 April 2026, Smit travelled to Barcelona, prefers La Liga, and draws interest from Real Madrid, PSG, Manchester United, Liverpool and Barcelona.

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Liverpool coach Arne Slot has shown tentative interest in AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit.
Smit is contracted to AZ until 2028 but hopes to leave within a year or a year-and-a-half.
He expects a €30 million transfer fee, while reports value him between €50 million and €80 million.
After 5-1 KNVB Cup final on 19 April 2026, Smit travelled to Barcelona, prefers La Liga, and draws interest from Real Madrid, PSG, Manchester United, Liverpool and Barcelona.