Overview
- Manchester United have been linked with the 20-year-old, with reports saying they could go head to head with Chelsea in the summer window.
- AZ are expected to seek €60m to €80m for Smit, a level outlets say would set a Dutch club sale record.
- Smit is tied to AZ until 2029, which gives the club strong leverage over timing and price.
- Jorge Mendes is reportedly managing negotiations, which often points to a fast-moving, high-value deal.
- Clubs value his deep-lying playmaking — 10 assists this season — and other watchers include Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint‑Germain and Tottenham.