Kees Smit of AZ (left) (Image: EYE4images/NurPhoto)

Newcastle United are said to be monitoring the situation of Dutch teenage sensation Kees Smit and could make a January transfer move to steal a march on their rivals.

The 19-year-old Dutch youth international has broken into the AZ Alkmaar side this month and has made 21 appearances already this season for the Dutch side.

Smit emerged on the radar of English football fans with his performance against Crystal Palace in the Europa League earlier this month and he has been linked with the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona.

Newcastle could be an appealing move if they can offer Smit the promise of some first team game-time but they may need to move in January to steal a march on any rivals for his signature.

And given the Magpies hav

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