Real Madrid Scouting U19 Euros MVP Kees Smit: Transfer Rumors Swirl Around Dutch Star

Real Madrid Eyes Dutch U19 Euros Star Kees Smit

Liverpool is reportedly considering using one of their players in a deal to acquire Marc Guéhi, while Real Madrid has emerged as a potential suitor for Netherlands youth international Kees Smit. Stay tuned for the latest transfer news, rumors, and updates from around the world.

Key Transfer Developments:

• Chelsea finalizes a £60 million agreement for João Pedro from Brighton.
• Dortmund and Leverkusen are monitoring James McAtee of Man City.
• Taylor Hinds is engaged in discussions with Arsenal following her Liverpool contract expiration.
• AC Milan agrees to a €25 million deal for Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci.
• Milan increases their offer for Club Brugge midfielder Ardon Jashari to €30 million plus bonuses.
• Mallorca right back Pablo Maffeo is in talks with Nottingham Forest.
• Honduras international midfielder Kervin Arriaga to join Levante from Partizan Belgrade.
• Levante will also loan Genoa defender Alan Matturro with a €12 million permanent option.

Rumor Mill Buzzing

Reports from AS indicate that Real Madrid is showing interest in Dutch talent Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar. Smit, aged 19, earned the MVP award at the recent European Under-19 Championship after his pivotal role in the Netherlands' title victory. The versatile midfielder, who was promoted to Alkmaar's senior team last summer, is contracted with the club until June 2028.

Other Transfer Speculation:

• Liverpool is willing to include winger Ben Doak in a potential deal for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi, according to The Sun.
• Manchester United faces a tight deadline to secure Moise Kean from Fiorentina, as his £44m release clause expires on July 15, reports Corriere dello Sport.
• Viktor Gyökeres has reportedly communicated to Sporting CP's president his intention to leave this summer, per Record.
• Thomas Partey is poised to depart Arsenal as his contract concludes on June 30, as talks for a renewal have stalled, The Athletic reports. Arsenal are expected to announce his departure in the coming days, while the arrival of his presumed replacement -- Brentford's Christian Nørgaard -- could be confirmed next week.

Completed Transfers

• AC Milan has parted ways with Kyle Walker after opting not to make the Manchester City defender's loan permanent.
• Atlético Madrid has confirmed the departure of Mozambican defender Reinildo upon the expiration of his contract.

Additional Rumors:

• Manchester United might have to reduce their asking price for Tyrell Malacia.
• Tottenham Hotspur's Ashley Phillips is a £6m target for Sheffield United.
• Nottingham Forest are nearing the acquisition of Botafogo striker Igor Jesus.
• Crystal Palace are targeting Hayden Hackney and Rav van den Berg from Middlesbrough.
• Besiktas has reportedly reached an agreement with AS Roma for Tammy Abraham.
• West Ham United have entered the fray for Borussia Monchengladbach's Rocco Reitz.
• Neom SC has reached an agreement with Nice for goalkeeper Marcin Bulka.