Report: Liverpool seriously considering move for 'new Pedri' who Arne Slot has known for years

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Liverpool overlooked their midfield during the summer transfer window, choosing to focus on defensive and attacking areas instead.The Reds overhauled their midfield options in 2023, bringing in four new players, and have not made a new addition since.However, there is a feeling amongst supporters that Liverpool could really do with a like-for-like back-up to Ryan Gravenberch at the very least.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. As a result, the Dutchman has been run into the ground.Stefan Bajcetic could be an option in this respect, although with the youngster relatively injury-plagued, Slot has reportedly decided to look to the transfer market instead.According to reports from the Netherlands, the Liverpool head coach is weighing up a move to sign AZ Alkmaar wonderkid Kees Smit.Photo by Ed van de Pol/BSR Agency/Getty ImagesLiverpool seriously considering offer for Kees SmitIf you’ve spent time on social media across the weekend, then you’ve likely seen Smit being heavily linked to the likes of Newcastle and Borussia Dortmund.However, according to Dutch outlet Soccer News, Liverpool should also be considered as being in the race for the 19-year-old.READ MORE: Liverpool’s chances of landing Alessandro Bastoni rated as Reds told to ‘keep an eye’They claim that Slot is considering a ‘serious bid’ for Smit as he aims to pull the Reds out of their current slump.That bid could reportedly come in January, and it’s claimed that AZ will look to recoup more than the £20m they sold Tijani Reijnders for in 2023.

Liverpool, for their part, have reportedly been closely monitoring Smit for some months.Smit earns Pedri comparisonsIt would make complete sense for Liverpool to be at the front of the queue when it comes to signing Smit.As a big talent from the Netherlands, Slot will absolutely be aware of how good the teenager is, and with Liverpool needing a player in his mould to bolster the midfield depth, it just adds up. Who is Kees Smit?

“And now I see things in Smit that I also saw in Pedri. It’s about being two-footed and scanning.”Smit sounds like he is destined for the top.