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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.

Newcastle appoint Ross Wilson as sporting director in major front-office revamp

Ross Wilson (Newcastle United)
October 2025

Newcastle United have secured Nottingham Forest’s Ross Wilson as their new sporting director, replacing Paul Mitchell. The move continues the Saudi-backed club’s restructuring to modernize its football operations and improve recruitment strategy.
Wilson, who helped guide Forest to European football, brings a data-driven recruitment approach aligned with Eddie Howe’s vision. He’ll oversee football operations, with technical director Sudarshan Gopaladesikan reporting to him, as Newcastle prepare for the January transfer window.

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