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Newcastle join giants’ chase for AZ star Kees Smit as midfield rebuild looms

Kees Smit (AZ Alkmaar)
November 2025

Newcastle United are pushing into the race for Kees Smit (AZ Alkmaar), the 19-year-old midfielder whose rise from academy talent to Youth League standout and Under 19 European champion has attracted serious interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. After scoring from halfway against Barcelona and starring at the Under 19 Euros, Smit has passed 50 senior games and drawn praise from Ronald Koeman (Netherlands). Newcastle, led by sporting director Ross Wilson (Newcastle United), hope regular Premier League minutes and a clear midfield role will beat richer rivals.

Arteta Restrains Staff in Fiery Arsenal-Newcastle Clash

Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
September 2025

Arsenal edged Newcastle 2-1 in a heated clash that boiled over at full-time when Joelinton confronted Arteta’s assistant Miguel Molina. Arteta had to physically separate the two, defusing tensions after a hard-fought win at St James’ Park. Gabriel Magalhães struck late to secure victory after Mikel Merino equalised. Newcastle also suffered a major setback as Tino Livramento was stretchered off following William Saliba’s aerial challenge, with Eddie Howe later confirming the full-back faces a lengthy injury lay-off.

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