Crystal Palace and Newcastle United are battling it out for the signature of AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, 19, but face competition from La Liga giants, Real Madrid.

AZ Alkmaar's talented Dutchman Kees Smit, 19, is one of four midfielders being monitored by Newcastle, while Toulouse's French defender Dayann Methalie, 19, is also thought to be high on their wishlist.

Crystal Palace are weighing up making a January move for Newcastle United's 26-year-old English midfielder Joe Willock. The Magpies could be persuaded to sell as they are keen to sign AZ Alkmaar's 19-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit

AZ Alkmaar will allow 19-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit to leave but want in excess of £22m with Newcastle, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich all interested.

Newcastle United are keen on AZ Alkmaar's 19-year-old Dutch midfielder Kees Smit, who is also being monitored by Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid.