Premier League clubs have been urged to shoot their shot to sign one of Europe’s brightest young midfielders.The midfield market has exploded for English top-flight clubs this summer, and is still set to be a major talking point on deadline day.Kees Smit hasn’t made a summer transfer despite being tracked by huge clubsGettytalkSPORT understands that Manchester City have seen a bid in excess of £120million for Enzo Fernandez rejected by Chelsea.Enzo Maresca’s side have already invested heavily in recruiting in the middle of the park, with Ayyoub Bouaddi becoming the most expensive teenager in Premier League history, after Elliot Anderson was bought for £116m.Their city rivals Man United have also transformed their midfield, with Youri Tielemans arriving from Aston Villa for £35m, Andrey Santos joining from Chelsea in a £50m transfer and a package worth an initial £70m deal signed off for Carlos Baleba.Ahead of that summer spree, Rio Ferdinand told talkSPORT in May that he didn’t want his old club to miss out on Kees Smit.Kees Smit transfer latestThe 20-year-old, who was named as one of the stars to watch in Europe at the start of last season, looked destined to be on the move this transfer window.talkSPORT previously revealed that Newcastle and Crystal Palace were competing with Real Madrid to sign the Netherlands international.However, despite the affordable price tag, with AZ seeking over £22m and the raft of Premier League clubs overhauling their midfield, Smit has stayed put.European football expert Andy Brassell told talkSPORT.com: “I’m really surprised that he hasn’t gone anywhere already this summer.“A 20-year-old midfielder who can dictate already. AZ have had a great start to the season. He’s been part of it.”Smit was a surprise omission from the Netherlands’ World Cup squad after his impressive seasonGettyKees Smit next clubBrassell continued to talkSPORT: “Now, Newcastle were interested in him for a long time, and they went a bit cold because they felt that someone really big was going to get him.“Like, really big. Like Real Madrid kind of big. So, I do wonder when you get closer to the deadline if there’s a club that could make that kind of move. “I think that would be really, really interesting. Obviously, a big deal to piece together in the last day.“I don’t know what more he could prove this season in the Eredivisie. Unless, like, AZ win the title and go the whole season unbeaten. “What really could he do to prove any more?Smit has already registered two assists in four Eredivisie games this seasonGetty“People out there know he’s a really good player, and he could get to that top level. “But maybe, if that opportunity is not out there for him, maybe he does have to look to go to a less esteemed club in a bigger league. “I mean, look, if you’re anyone else in one of those big leagues, just shoot your shot already. You can only say no.”