Nottingham Forest are refusing to take no for an answer in their relentless pursuit of one of Europe’s most exciting young full-backs. While heavyweight interest from across the continent loomed large earlier in the window, Oliver Glasner’s side has seized the initiative, returning to the negotiating table with an improved, big-money proposal for Feyenoord star Givairo Read.
Outmaneuvering the Heavyweights
The 20-year-old right-back’s meteoric rise through the ranks at the Dutch powerhouse did not go unnoticed. Earlier in the summer, elite clubs like Manchester City and Bayern Munich were heavily credited with tracking the defender’s development, with City initially leading the race months ago.
However, neither English nor German giants took concrete steps to formalize their interest with an official bid, leaving the door wide open. Nottingham Forest eagerly stepped into the vacuum, becoming the first and only club to translate admiration into concrete financial advances.
After Feyenoord swiftly knocked back Forest’s opening salvo—an initial package worth roughly €17.5 million plus performance bonuses—many expected the Premier League outfit to walk away. Instead, true to manager Oliver Glasner’s proactive approach, the Reds have doubled down.
Resumed Negotiations and the €25M Valuation
According to exclusive reports from Dutch outlet FR12.nl, Nottingham Forest have officially resumed negotiations with Feyenoord after submitting a fresh, improved bid for the Netherlands Under-21 international.
The ball is now firmly back in the Eredivisie club’s court, with Forest anxiously awaiting a formal response. While the exact figures of this latest proposal have been kept under wraps, reports from the Netherlands indicate that an overall package closing in on €25 million will likely be enough to convince Feyenoord to part ways with their prized asset.
That valuation aligns perfectly with current market assessments; Transfermarkt currently values Read at €25 million—the highest valuation of his professional career thus far. Crucially, Read signed a long-term contract extension with Feyenoord just a year ago, tying him down to De Kuip until June 2029. Because the Dutch side holds all the cards regarding his contract length, prising him away requires serious financial muscle.
A Statement of Intent at the City Ground
Should Feyenoord signal acceptance of this latest proposal, it will stand out as one of the most astute and ambitious defensive acquisitions of the entire summer window. Read possesses the technical composure, searing pace, and defensive tenacity that make him a tailor-made fit for the grueling demands of the Premier League.
As Nottingham Forest hold their breath waiting for Feyenoord’s final verdict, the message from the City Ground is unmistakably clear: the Reds are here to compete, and they refuse to give up until their man is secured.
