{"id":27930,"date":"2025-11-22T14:30:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T19:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/report-newcastle-scouts-keeping-close-tab-on-20m-25m-genius-player\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T14:30:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T19:30:32","slug":"report-newcastle-scouts-keeping-close-tab-on-20m-25m-genius-player","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/report-newcastle-scouts-keeping-close-tab-on-20m-25m-genius-player\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: Newcastle scouts keeping close tab on \u00a320m-\u00a325m genius player"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/report-newcastle-scouts-keeping-close-tab-on-20m-25m-genius-player\/#Newcastle_keen_to_sign_Keies_Smit\" >Newcastle keen to sign Keies Smit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/report-newcastle-scouts-keeping-close-tab-on-20m-25m-genius-player\/#Sumit_will_be_an_asset\" >Sumit will be an asset<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Eddie Howe applauds Newcastle United supporters (Photo credit: Warren Little\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Newcastle United are interested in signing AZ Alkmaar midfielder Keith Smit.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>According to a report in the Daily Mail, Newcastle United are hoping to complete a deal despite competition from multiple clubs.<\/p>\n<p>Apparently, the Dutch team is holding out for a fee of around \u00a320-25m. Manchester United and Liverpool are also interested in Smit.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Newcastle_keen_to_sign_Keies_Smit\"><\/span>Newcastle keen to sign Keies Smit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Newcastle scouts are keeping a close eye on the AZ Alkmaar midfielder, but it remains to be seen whether they will make a move for him.<\/p>\n<p>They need more control in the center of the park and the Netherlands Under-21 international could be a very useful signing.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle have quality midfielders at their disposal, but they need more depth in the wings if they want to compete regularly at the highest level.<\/p>\n<p>At 19 years old, he is an incredible talent with a bright future ahead of him. He could develop into a key player for Newcastle in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>An investment of \u00a320m to \u00a325m may look like a bargain in the future. Newcastle need to do everything in their power to get a deal done.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sumit_will_be_an_asset\"><\/span>Sumit will be an asset<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-414x304.jpg.webp 414w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-630x463.jpg.webp 630w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-768x564.jpg.webp 768w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-770x566.jpg.webp 770w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-900x661.jpg.webp 900w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-1200x881.jpg.webp 1200w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3-1536x1128.jpg.webp 1536w,https:\/\/icdn.caughtoffside.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/crystal-palace-fc-v-az-alkmaar-uefa-conference-league-2025-26-league-phase-md3.jpg.webp 1966w\" data-sizes=\"(min-width:1230px) 770px, (min-width:1020px) 630px, (min-width:900px) 880px, (min-width:680px) 97vw, (min-width:414px) 414px, 100vw\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Keith Smit of AZ Alkmaar (Photo credit: Richard Pelham\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They are looking to build a formidable squad for the future and signing one of Europe&#8217;s best young players would be a wise move.<\/p>\n<p>They have ambitious projects and high-quality teams. They are one of the richest clubs in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Newcastle won the domestic trophy last season and are in the Champions League this season. They would also be an attractive transfer destination for the 19-year-old midfielder.<\/p>\n<p>He will feel he can continue his development with regular minutes at Newcastle. If he can fulfill his potential, he could join an elite club in the future.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eddie Howe applauds Newcastle United supporters (Photo credit: Warren Little\/Getty Images) Newcastle United are interested in signing AZ Alkmaar midfielder Keith Smit. According to a report in the Daily Mail, Newcastle United are hoping to complete a deal despite competition from multiple clubs. 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