Overview
- Liverpool have held preliminary talks with Smit’s representatives, according to CaughtOffside.
- Arsenal are laying groundwork for a summer move after exploring a January deal, per multiple reports.
- AZ value Smit at roughly €60m (£52m) with expectations the fee could rise toward €75m (£65m).
- Real Madrid have positive scouting reports but are hesitant to commit to the current price.
- Manchester United are monitoring the situation, while Smit says his focus remains on AZ under a contract running to 2028.