Liverpool sent 'dream' transfer message by £52m star amid Real Madrid links
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AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit has opened up on where he would like to play in the future amid transfer speculation linking him with Liverpool, Newcastle and Real MadridAZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit has revealed why a switch to Spain appeals to him, amidst ongoing speculation connecting him with Liverpool. The Reds have been mentioned as a potential destination for the Netherlands Under-21 international, who is being widely tipped to leave the Eredivisie club this summer,Liverpool are not alone in their reported interest in Smit, with Real Madrid, Arsenal and Newcastle United also mentioned as potential suitors.Reports suggest AZ value Smit at approximately €60million (£52m), and it's unclear at present whether Liverpool would enter the race to try and sign the gifted 20-year-old this summer.With Smit's future remaining uncertain and suggestions that a summer departure could materialise, the midfielder has provided an update that may disappoint Newcastle.READ MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai told why Liverpool statement was wrong as claim made over Arne Slot's futureREAD MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold fires Liverpool message to Man City after major Real Madrid statementSmit has outlined why a transfer to Spain would appeal to him, which could hand Real Madrid, who have also featured in the speculation, an advantage, reports Chronicle Live.“[I’d like to play in] La Liga.
Playing there would be great,” Smit is quoted as saying on the YouTube channel Supergaande.“I love the sun; I’m tired of playing in so much cold and rain, so I’d love to go and play in Spain.”He added: “Ideally, I’d like take the next step at another team in the Netherlands, but I don’t think that’s going to happen. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageLiverpool's summer transfer strategy remains unclear at present, with speculation swirling suggesting that several players and positions could be of interest to the Anfield recruitment team.This isn't the first occasion that Smit has been touted for a departure from Alkmaar, with rumours circulating ahead of the January transfer period.When asked about transfer talk surrounding his future last year, Smit addressed whether he'd entertain leaving Alkmaar.“Yes, I think so,” Smit told De Telegraaf last December.
After that, I hope to have made a good move."I don’t find it (the speculation) difficult to deal with. I actually think it’s quite nice, and I’ve started thinking about it.