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{}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1636801535.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27768953\" alt=\"AFC Ajax v PFC Ludogorets Razgrad: UEFA Champions League - Play Off Round Second Leg\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Manchester United transfer target Kees Smit is a \u2018unique talent\u2019, says Rafael van der Vaart (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rafael van der Vaart has labelled Kees Smit a \u2018unique talent\u2019, claiming the Manchester United-linked midfielder has the potential to become the new Frenkie de Jong.<\/p>\n<p>Smit enjoyed an eye-catching breakout season with AZ Alkmaar last term, establishing himself as one of the brightest young talents in Dutch football with a series of assured displays in the Eredivisie.<\/p>\n<p>The 20-year-old followed this up with a magnificent showing last year\u2019s European Under-19 Championship, helping the Netherlands win the title while finishing as the top scorer and claiming the Player of the Tournament award.<\/p>\n<p>There was another significant milestone on Friday evening as Smit made his senior international debut in the Netherlands\u2019 2-1 win over Norway having been named in Ronald Koeman\u2019s squad for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>The youngster will no doubt be eager to strenghten his case for a spot in Koeman\u2019s World Cup squad when the Netherlands return to action against Ecuador on Tuesday evening.<\/p>\n<p>A report from The Athletic ahead of the January transfer window claimed Manchester United had been alerted to Smit\u2019s talent and were \u2018showing interest\u2019 in a potential deal, along with the likes of Barcelona, Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s understood AZ Alkmaar have responded by slapping a hefty \u20ac60million (\u00a352m) price tag on their prized possession as they brace themselves for a possible bidding frenzy in the summer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tYour football fix\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p><strong>Metro<\/strong>&#8216;s Head of Sport James Goldman delivers punchy analysis, transfer talk and his take on the week&#8217;s biggest stories direct to your inbox every week.<\/p>\n<p>Sign up here, it&#8217;s an open goal.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2268231400.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=594\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27768979\" alt=\"Netherlands v Norway - International Friendly\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Smit made his senior Netherlands debut against Norway on Friday night (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2267557401.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=594\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27768986\" alt=\"FC Groningen v AZ - Eredivisie\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The young midfielder is enjoying a fine season with AZ Alkmaar (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After Smit\u2019s international debut against Norway, Dutch icon Van der Vaart told ESPN that the youngster\u2019s overall display was far from perfect in certain areas.<\/p>\n<p>However, the former Tottenham and Real Madrid star is glad to see Smit given an opportunity and believes the midfielder has the potential to be a key player for his country going forward.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I think it\u2019s good that he\u2019s included because he is a unique talent that you have to groom to let take over at some point,\u2019 Van der Vaart said.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"video-player\">\n<div class=\"metro-video-player  \" data-track-module=\"article_video-player-with-related-carousel\">\n<div class=\"vjs-video-container vjs-fixed vjs-responsive\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<video id=\"3623525\" class=\"video-js\" poster=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2026\/03\/21\/08\/107312253-0-image-a-1_1774083286545.jpg\" data-opts=\"{&quot;autoplay&quot;:false,&quot;controls&quot;:true,&quot;createdDate&quot;:&quot;2026-03-21T09:06:46+0000&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:275,&quot;headline&quot;:&quot;Michael Carrick: 'the penalty decision is Astonishing - one of them must be 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Utd coach Michael Carrick speaks to the media after his side drew 2-2 with Bournemouth in the Premier League.&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Michael Carrick: 'the penalty decision is Astonishing - one of them must be wrong'&quot;,&quot;videoId&quot;:3623525}\" preload=\"metadata\" playsinline=\"\"><source src=\"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/03\/21\/1597214501293899622\/480x270_MP4_1597214501293899622.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\/><p class=\"vjs-no-js\">To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbrowser that<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsupports HTML5<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tvideo<\/p><\/video>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2018You could clearly see that. He didn\u2019t play a top game, but he made a fine debut. <\/p>\n<p>\u2018There are few players who have been included in the squad for the first time and have been included in the starting line-up immediately.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018We\u2019ll see what happens. But he has the potential to become the new Frenkie de Jong.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2268227677.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=594\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27769018\" alt=\"International FriendlyNetherlands v Norway\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>The 20-year-old\u2019s playing style has been likened to that of fellow countryman De Jong (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Van der Vaart backed Smit to grow in confidence once he gets more experience under his belt in the international arena.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I thought it was logical that he\u2019s included,\u2019 he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I also know there has been a lot of criticism, but I think that once he gets used to things a bit, we\u2019re going to get a lot of enjoyment out of him.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"594\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2248894976.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=594\" class=\"article-image wp-image-27769043\" alt=\"F1 Grand Prix of Qatar - Practice &amp; Sprint Qualifying\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Ferdinand urged United to look at Smit last month (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Smit\u2019s performances have also caught the attention of a certain Rio Ferdinand, who encouraged United to explore a possible deal for the Dutchman in a video on his YouTube channel last month.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018The are other midfielders in the market as well, a couple of young ones,\u2019 Ferdinand explained after discussing the pros and cons of United\u2019s two other midfield targets Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Kees Smit, I like him a lot. If you don\u2019t know who he is, go and have a look at him, guys! 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