Arsenal and Liverpool want to steal a signing from Real Madrid

Real Madrid has a serious problem ahead of the upcoming summer transfer market.

Javier Parra Peña | 6 Feb 2026 | 00.00
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Arsenal and Liverpool want to steal a signing from Real Madrid
Arsenal and Liverpool want to steal a signing from Real Madrid

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Real Madrid is closely watching how Arsenal and Liverpool have taken the lead in the frantic race to sign the new midfield sensation, Kees Smit.

At just 20 years old, the Dutch midfielder has become the object of desire for the clubs with the most economic and sporting potential on the continent. The offices of AZ Alkmaar are gearing up for a historic auction for a player who combines a privileged game reading with ball control unfitting for his young age.

While the giants of the Premier League accelerate their efforts, the Madrid entity is coldly analyzing whether it should enter a bidding war that threatens to break financial records.

The Merengue board has been monitoring the progress of the young talent for months, valuing his tactical maturity as an essential asset for their future midfield.

However, Real Madrid is currently in a disadvantaged position against the aggressiveness shown by British suitors in the last weeks of February. Both Mikel Arteta and Arne Slot consider that the midfielder's profile would fit surgically into their high-intensity gameplay dynamics.

The Dutchman's ability to dictate the rhythm of matches has seduced the scouts of both the "Gunners" and the "Reds" alike. This direct competition between contenders for the English title could push the player's valuation beyond the initial expert estimates.

Kees Smit: The Dutch engine captivating the European elite

The emergence of this central midfielder has generated absolute consensus about his potential to dominate the midfield of any top-level team in the near future. Kees Smit has shown an astonishing ability to interpret spaces, becoming the fundamental axis around which the entire system of AZ Alkmaar revolves. It is estimated that the Dutch club will not accept any offer below 60 million euros to start formal negotiations.

However, this figure could quickly escalate to 75 million if the interest from top clubs continues to rise in the coming months. Liverpool relies on the connection with their coach Arne Slot to persuade the player to choose Anfield as his next professional destination.

Real Madrid's financial dilemma amidst market inflation

In the Concha Espina offices, the priority remains to maintain salary balance and not pay exorbitant prices for promises that still need to be consolidated. Real Madrid maintains its interest in the 20-year-old, but is not willing to engage in an uncontrolled bidding war against English clubs.

Florentino Pérez prefers to explore alternative options if the cost of the operation exceeds the limits set by the sports management for this transfer window. However, Kees Smit's technical quality is highly valued by the white technical staff, seeking a reliable generational replacement. The financial battle will be decisive in determining whether the Dutch talent will wear white or try his luck in the demanding English league.

Arsenal and their strategic connections in the Netherlands

The London club has very positive reports and solid connections in the Eredivisie that could facilitate the arrival of the midfielder at the Emirates Stadium. Real Madrid is aware that Arsenal is looking to strengthen its core to compete for all national and international trophies next year.

Kees Smit offers the necessary versatility to act both at the base of the midfield and in more advanced positions of Arteta's tactical scheme. The player seems ready to take the leap to a larger project, seeking an ecosystem where his progression is not hindered by bench roles. The player's final decision will be crucial in a market already heating up ahead of the imminent start of official negotiations.

Real Madrid must decide whether to make a final financial effort for one of the brightest gems in Dutch football currently. Kees Smit represents the prototype of the modern midfielder sought by the elite: young, technical, intelligent, and with immense market potential for the decade.

If Premier League clubs manage to close the deal for 75 million, the Spanish club may be forced to look to other strategic horizons. The outcome of this story will set the tone for a summer where young talent will once again be the most valuable currency. Fans await eagerly to find out who will come out on top in the most talked-about operation in European football.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Arsenal y Liverpool quieren robar un fichaje al Real Madrid

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