Liverpool monitors Kees Smit while Tottenham pursues Arthur Dias
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Liverpool has been keeping an eye on Kees Smit, a Netherlands midfielder valued at £51.5 million, during a Europa League match featuring AZ Alkmaar. Meanwhile, Tottenham is reportedly leading the pursuit for Brazilian defender Arthur Dias, valued at €30 million. Monaco plans to sell Folarin Balogun, having changed his mind about a transfer to Everton on deadline day. Other clubs, including Chelsea and Newcastle United, are tracking various players, including midfielder Lamine Camara and defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The transfer window remains active ahead of potential January signings.
- •Liverpool watched Kees Smit in a recent Europa League match.
- •Tottenham leads in the race for Arthur Dias from Athletico Paranaense.
- •Monaco confirms plans to sell Folarin Balogun in January.
- •Manchester United is monitoring Jarrad Branthwaite's performances.
- •Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in midfielder Lamine Camara.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Liverpool watch £51.5m-rated Smit - Saturday's gossip
- 8:35 PMBBC Sport — Liverpool watch £51.5m-rated Smit - Saturday's gossip
"Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit is watched by Liverpool, Tottenham lead the race for Brazil defender Arthur Dias and Monaco's Folarin Balogun is expected to leave in January.
"Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit is watched by Liverpool, Tottenham lead the race for Brazil defender Arthur Dias and Monaco's Folarin Balogun is expected to leave in January.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 8:35 PMLiverpool watch £51.5m-rated Smit - Saturday's gossip
Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit is watched by Liverpool, Tottenham lead the race for Brazil defender Arthur Dias and Monaco's Folarin Balogun is expected to leave in January.
- BBC SportSep 18, 2026, 8:35 PMLiverpool watch £51.5m-rated Smit - Saturday's gossip
Netherlands midfielder Kees Smit is watched by Liverpool, Tottenham lead the race for Brazil defender Arthur Dias and Monaco's Folarin Balogun is expected to leave in January.
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