Too pricey? BVB likely out of the running for Kees Smit | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is more or less regularly linked with potential new signings, often presumably without any solid basis. However, interest from BVB in Kees Smit, who is developing excellently in the Netherlands at AZ Alkmaar, does seem quite conceivable – although Dortmund’s chances are now probably very slim.

Back when in November the first rumors about Dortmund’s interest in Smit emerged, there was already talk of strong competition, including from FC Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, and Newcastle United. At that time, Alkmaar’s transfer fee demand was still moderate, in the range of 20 to 30 million euros, and a possible move in January was also being discussed.

Alkmaar demands 60 million euros

In the meantime, however, according to The Athletic, Alkmaar has ruled out selling the 19-year-old midfielder in the winter and is said to be demanding a transfer fee of 60 million euros for the summer. This is an amount that, besides the aforementioned interested parties including BVB, only a few other Premier League clubs could afford, making a future for Smit in Borussia’s black and yellow jersey very unlikely.

Unless Alkmaar backs down from this demand—which, given Smit’s consistent performances and a contract running until 2028, is not necessarily to be expected—BVB is unlikely to play a significant role in this matter even in the summer.

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