Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs keen on securing the services of Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar.
According to a report from TBR Football, seven other Premier League clubs are keeping tabs on his situation, and it will be interesting to see where the 19-year-old ends up. He is highly rated in the Netherlands, and he’s expected to develop into a top-class player with the right guidance.
Kees Smit would be a future asset
Tottenham could use more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and Smit could be a future investment. It remains to be seen whether they can win the race for his signature. They have done well to bring in multiple talented young players in recent windows, and it seems that they are looking to add to the pool of young talent at the club.
They are looking to build a formidable squad for the future, and the 19-year-old could be an asset. The opportunity to join Tottenham will be quite exciting for him. He established himself as an important player for AZ Alkmaar last season, and he will hope to force his way into Thomas Frank’s first-team plans at Tottenham if he joins the club.
Can Spurs win the race?
Meanwhile, Spanish giants Real Madrid are interested in the player as well. They are widely regarded as the biggest club in the world, and the opportunity to join them can be hard to turn down for any youngster. It remains to be seen how Tottenham convince him to join the club.
Johan Lange is a long-term admirer of the midfielder, and he has been monitoring the 19-year-old’s progress for a while. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham follow up on their interest with an official proposal.