Tottenham Eyes Rising Star Known as ‘New Pedri’ Amid Growing Interest in AZ Talent

Chelsea is pursuing talented Eredivisie player, with Tottenham also interested.

Tottenham Hotspur has several promising young players, including Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Mikey Moore, and Luka Vuskovic. Their strong scouting network and smart investments have created a valuable pool of talent.

Now, Tottenham is looking to enhance their young squad by exploring opportunities in the Dutch market in 2026. A report from i Paper indicates that Tottenham is among several clubs eyeing AZ Alkmaar’s rising star, Kees Smit. Chelsea, Manchester United, and Newcastle United are also showing interest in the teenager.

Kees Smit is gaining recognition in the Netherlands as a promising player. Known as the ‘new Pedri’, he started his youth career at De Foresters before moving to AZ Alkmaar’s youth system. The Dutch Under-19 international has made over 50 appearances for AZ Alkmaar, scoring four goals and providing seven assists.