Kees Smit, currently with AZ Alkmaar, is the latest name linked with a potential switch to Arsenal. The midfielder could become a key signing should the move materialise, as the club seeks to strengthen in a key area of the pitch. While Arsenal and AZ Alkmaar continue talks, no breakthrough has been reported. Dortmund, Barcelona and Liverpool reportedly may still have an interest, but currently the focus is on getting this deal across the line. Arsenal look balanced this season - 1.92 goals scored and 0.71 goals conceded per game. Kees Smit would be expected to bring control and consistency to help push them to another level. Speculation continues to connect Arsenal with Daniel Svensson, Evan Mooney and Jaden Dixon while no fresh rumours surround AZ Alkmaar. Stay tuned for more details as the story develops. Need more Arsenal transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for news and updates as they happen.