The website 'Fichajes' reported that Real Madrid faces a significant challenge ahead of the summer transfer window, as they closely monitor the progress of Arsenal and Liverpool in the race to sign the young Dutch star, Kees Smit, a midfielder for Dutch club Alkmaar. Smit is 20 years old and has become a coveted target for major European clubs due to his ability to read the game and control the ball.

Arsenal and Liverpool are preparing to make strong offers, while Real Madrid's management is carefully analyzing the possibility of entering the race, ensuring not to pay excessive amounts and maintaining salary balance. The management has followed the player's development over the past months, considering his tactical maturity as one of the important assets for the future of the team's midfield.

Alkmaar's management is not expected to accept any offer less than 60 million euros as a starting point for negotiations, and the price is expected to reach 75 million if interest from major English clubs continues. Liverpool hopes to leverage the relationship between coach Arne Slot and the player to convince him to move to Anfield, while Arsenal seeks to strengthen its midfield position with a long-term project.

The player's decision remains crucial, as he may choose a larger project in the Premier League or join Real Madrid, which could make the competition for his signature one of the highlights of the upcoming summer transfer window.

Real Madrid remains keen on evaluating alternative options if the deal's cost exceeds the amounts set by the management, while Kees Smit remains highly valued by the technical staff as an option to fill a modern midfield position that ensures the team's quality continuity in the long term.