Nottingham Forest have stepped up their summer recruitment in recent days as Oliver Glasner continues to reshape his squad.
The Reds have been linked with Colombia defender Jhon Lucumi after his impressive World Cup, while interest in Celtic forward Daizen Maeda has also gathered attention.
Young Irish and Hull City defender Cathal McCarthy remains another player on Forest’s radar, highlighting the club’s determination to strengthen across several positions before the Premier League season begins.
They’ve also recently had an opening bid turned down for Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read, as per Fabrizio Romano, with a fresh update now coming out of the Netherlands.
Nottingham Forest favourites to sign Givairo Read as things stand
According to Feyenoord Transfermarkt on X, Forest remain the only club showing serious intent to sign the 20-year-old despite expectations that further bids from elsewhere could arrive in the coming days.
As things stand though, the Tricky Trees are in pole position to sign Read.
That latest development underlines how highly Forest rate one of Dutch football’s brightest defensive prospects, who Robin van Persie lauded for his “fast” footwork.
Why Forest are keen to sign Givairo Read
Read has enjoyed a rapid rise since breaking into Feyenoord’s senior side.
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Credibility |
The update originates from Feyenoord Transfermarkt, an account that closely follows transfer developments surrounding the Dutch club and often aggregates information from respected local journalists. While it should not be treated on the same level as official announcements or tier-one reporters, its updates frequently align with wider reporting emerging from the Netherlands. |
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Forest’s opening £15m bid has been rejected, indicating Feyenoord believe Read is worth considerably more. With three years still left on his contract and a growing reputation, the Dutch club are negotiating from a position of strength. |
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Read developed at Volendam before signing for Feyenoord and coming through their academy, eventually becoming the club’s first-choice right-back during the 24/25 season. The Netherlands Under-21 international is admired for his pace, attacking quality and composure in possession. Despite being only 20, he has already gained valuable European experience and continues to attract interest. |
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Impact |
Read could become an ideal fit for Glasner’s football, and his style suits the Austrian’s system which relies heavily on adventurous full-backs. With Forest beginning a new project under him, signing Read would strengthen both the present squad and the club’s long-term future. |
Having previously developed at FC Volendam before moving to Rotterdam, he has earned praise for his composure in possession, willingness to attack from deep and maturity despite his young age.
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Equally comfortable joining attacks or recovering defensively, he has become one of the most exciting young full-backs in the Eredivisie.
His profile also appears to suit Glasner’s tactical demands.
The Forest boss has consistently relied on adventurous wing-backs capable of providing width while still contributing defensively. Read’s confidence going forward, highlighted by his five goals and 11 assists in total for Feyenoord, would fit naturally into that system.
Meanwhile, his age means there is still considerable room for development if he adapts to English football.
Forest’s biggest challenge may not be convincing the player.
Instead, negotiations with Feyenoord are likely to prove decisive. The Dutch club have already rejected an initial bid from Forest worth around £15m, and with Read under contract until 2029, they are under little pressure to compromise.
The expectation of further interest from rival clubs could also strengthen Feyenoord’s bargaining position if an auction develops over the coming weeks.
Even so, Forest’s continued pursuit suggests they view Read as more than a player for the future.
