Liam Duckstein
Nottingham Forest have submitted a €17.5m (£14.93m) offer for Feyenoord defender Givairo Read, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The bid has been rejected by the Dutch club, but Forest are expected to return with an improved proposal for the 20-year-old.
The East Midlands club enter a new era under Oliver Glasner, who has been appointed head coach and is tasked with pushing the team toward European qualification. Glasner holds significant influence over transfer targets, and the move for Read fits the profile his 3-4-2-1 system demands at wing-back or full-back.
Forest have the financial firepower to act. The sale of Elliot Anderson to Manchester City in a £116m deal freed up substantial funds for the summer window, and Read represents one of the first major targets of the Glasner era.
Read’s Profile and Feyenoord Stance
Read has accumulated five goals and 11 assists across 54 senior appearances for Feyenoord, operating effectively across both full-back and wing-back positions. The Netherlands Under-21 international missed a chunk of the 2025-26 Eredivisie season through a hamstring injury, managing 16 league outings, but returned to feature in the final four games. Three years remain on his contract at De Kuip, giving Feyenoord firm standing to hold out for a higher fee.
Read had previously attracted attention from Manchester City, underlining the level of interest his development has generated. Feyenoord’s rejection of Forest’s opening offer signals they value the player above the current bid, though the expectation is that Forest will test that resistance again.
Forest’s Current Defensive Wide Options
Forest’s senior cover in wide defensive areas currently includes Neco Williams, Ola Aina, Nicolo Savona and Luca Netz. Savona has been linked with a return to Serie A, and Netz is still adapting to the demands of Premier League football. That combination of uncertainty and limited depth gives Glasner clear motivation to strengthen the position before the window closes.
Read’s versatility and age make him an attractive long-term asset. Whether Forest can bridge the gap between their opening bid and Feyenoord’s valuation will define whether this move progresses. Follow TipsGG for the latest updates as negotiations develop.