Expected window: summer 2027
Kees Smit to AFC Bournemouth
Last update: 5 days ago
Evidence score
Bournemouth are tracking AZ Alkmaar attacking midfielder Kees Smit as a possible long‑term successor to Alex Scott. His listed contract runs to June 2030.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4); 3 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record18/25
70% estimated accuracy (5 past cases, small samples are pulled towards 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent10/10
Last update 5 days ago
Score capped at 30: a single source is a lead, not a signal
What we know
Bournemouth are tracking AZ Alkmaar attacking midfielder Kees Smit as a possible long‑term successor to Alex Scott. His listed contract runs to June 2030.
The link first appeared on 5 Oct when TEAMtalk reported the club were scouting replacements for Scott; CaughtOffside, citing that piece, named Smit among the targets. On 29 Oct Voetbalprimeur and Fichajes.net both echoed the TEAMtalk story, saying a deal with AZ is viewed as achievable in the coming months. Voetbalprimeur notes the move is seen as achievable but does not report that a formal offer has been tabled; Fichajes.net similarly says a move could happen in the coming months but stops short of confirming any bid.
Key findings
- First report: 5 Oct 2026, TEAMtalk.
- 1 independent source behind it (TEAMtalk); 3 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- No Tier 1-2 source stands behind it, so the score is capped at 30.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 5 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEAMtalk 05/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Bournemouth are keeping close tabs on Wolves star Fer Lopez as they carry out due diligence on potential long-term replacements for Alex Scott Stage: interest | 5 of 5 cases · 100% | Original source |
| Voetbalprimeur 29/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Bournemouth sees Kees Smit as a potential replacement for Alex Scott and believes a deal with AZ is achievable. Stage: interest | No history yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| CaughtOffside 05/10/2026 | Tier 3 · Secondary | Also noted as potential targets are Arthur Avon from Lorient, and Kees Smit who plays for AZ Alkmaar. Stage: interest | 2 cases, no percentage yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
| Fichajes.net 29/10/2026 | Tier 4 · Speculative | Bournemouth are considering Kees Smit as a replacement for Alex Scott and could make a move in the coming months Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites TEAMtalk |
Timeline
- 29 Oct 2026 · VoetbalprimeurBournemouth sees Kees Smit as a potential replacement for Alex Scott and believes a deal with AZ is achievable.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 29 Oct 2026 · Fichajes.netBournemouth are considering Kees Smit as a replacement for Alex Scott and could make a move in the coming months
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 05 Oct 2026 · CaughtOffsideAlso noted as potential targets are Arthur Avon from Lorient, and Kees Smit who plays for AZ Alkmaar.
Repeats reporting attributed to TEAMtalk. Stage: interest
- 05 Oct 2026 · TEAMtalkBournemouth are keeping close tabs on Wolves star Fer Lopez as they carry out due diligence on potential long-term replacements for Alex Scott
First-hand report. Stage: interest
Does Bournemouth need him?
Attacking Midfield: the attacking midfielders Bournemouth already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current attacking midfielders (2)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Tavernier | Attacking Midfield | 27 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Justin Kluivert | Attacking Midfield | 27 | 30 Jun 2028 |
Recent signings in this position
- Romain Faivre (Attacking Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Stade Brestois 29
- Romain Faivre (Attacking Midfield)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Al-Taawoun FC
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 05 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 29 Oct 2026 (4 days ago)
- Transfer window
- summer 2027: shuts in 302 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2030
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Kees Smit
- Age
- 20
- Agent
- Forza Sports Group
Photo: Biso, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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