Crystal Palace are showing interest in highly rated AZ Alkmaar prospect Kees Smit.
The 19-year old is emerging as one of the brightest midfield talents produced by the Netherlands in recent years with comparisons already being drawn with Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong and Belgium and Napoli maestro Kevin de Bruyne.
Smit shot to prominence in 2023 when he scored from 50 yards against Barcelona in the UEFA Youth League and last summer, as Netherlands won the European U19 Championships, he stole the show being awarded most valuable player and finished joint top goalscorer.