Transfer speculation continues to mount as Kees Smit has been linked in recent days with a move to Crystal Palace. The midfielder, currently playing for AZ Alkmaar, could add a new dimension to the squad if the rumoured interest turns into an official approach before the end of the transfer window. While Crystal Palace and AZ Alkmaar continue talks, no breakthrough has been reported. Real Madrid and Man Utd reportedly may still have an interest, but currently the focus is on getting this deal across the line. So far this season, Crystal Palace are steady at both ends (1.33 goals scored per game, 0.5 goals conceded per game). The role for Kees Smit would be to keep that balance while lifting performances across the pitch. Crystal Palace have recently been linked with Wallace Yan de Souza Barreto, Josh Acheampong and Ousmane Diomande while AZ Alkmaar have had no rumoured targets. More on this story as it develops. Need more Crystal Palace transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for up-to-the-minute news from Crystal Palace.