Manchester United transfer target Kees Smit is a ‘unique talent’, says Rafael van der Vaart (Picture: Getty)Rafael van der Vaart has labelled Kees Smit a ‘unique talent’, claiming the Manchester United-linked midfielder has the potential to become the new Frenkie de Jong. Your football fix Metro's Head of Sport James Goldman delivers punchy analysis, transfer talk and his take on the week's biggest stories direct to your inbox every week. ‘I think it’s good that he’s included because he is a unique talent that you have to groom to let take over at some point,’ Van der Vaart said. ‘There are few players who have been included in the squad for the first time and have been included in the starting line-up immediately. ‘He’s a young midfielder, he can do a bit of everything really and he’s performing to a very good standard.’Smit’s current contract in Alkmaar runs through to June 2028.

Source: Metro March 31, 2026 10:28 UTC