Rio Ferdinand's ideal Man Utd signing has been linked with Liverpool and Arne Slot knows him well
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Liverpool FC NewsTransfer NewsLiverpool FCRio Ferdinand's ideal signing for Manchester United has been linked with Liverpool, played for Arne Slot, and could be on the move this summer for a fee of around $58MKees Smit of AZ Alkmaar.(Image: Dennis Bresser/BSR Agency/Getty Images)Rio Ferdinand has instructed Manchester United to make a transfer move for Liverpool-linked AZ Alkmaar starlet Kees Smit this summer — with plenty of interest in the teenager mounting around Europe.Valued at upwards of $58 million (£43 million) heading into the upcoming window, Smit could be one to watch for a number of teams around the Premier League and beyond.Arne Slot worked at AZ Alkmaar previously, but Smit was only 13 when the now Liverpool boss was installed at the helm there. Nevertheless, as one of the Netherlands' biggest talents, the Reds chief will be aware of the Dutch wonderkid.READ MORE: Arne Slot sends defiant response as Liverpool boss asked if he will be in charge next seasonREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Salah return, Slot addresses future, Diomande admission"They've got to find a replacement for (Casemiro)," ex-Manchester United and England man Ferdinand said on talkSPORT."And I think you've got to go with someone immediately who's tried and tested in the Premier League, [who] knows the terrain of the Premier League.
And I think Elliot Anderson jumps off the page for me."I think he adds energy, legs, robustness and that Premier League experience, and I think he's playing international football now.AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit.(Image: Ed van de Pol/BSR Agency/Getty Images)"I think he'll probably start in the England World Cup team for the first games and then see how that goes. But I think he'll be a great addition."There's a kid called Kees Smit who I absolutely love.
AZ Alkmaar."He's a Dutch kid, midfielder. He wouldn't be one I'd buy to go in and start immediately because he's too young and inexperienced."But definitely I wouldn't want to miss out on him because I think you need to get two or three in that area."Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.