Nottingham Forest‘s new era under Oliver Glasner has begun with an immediate emphasis on recruitment.
The Austrian officially arrived at the City Ground this week after leaving Crystal Palace, signing a three-year contract after being convinced by Forest’s vision for the future.
Glasner has spoken openly about building the club over the coming years, while owner Evangelos Marinakis has made it clear the new head coach will have a significant influence on shaping the squad.
That approach has become even more important following Elliot Anderson’s £116 million move to Man City, with Forest now searching for young, high-upside additions.
Liverpool’s Curtis Jones is one of the latest midfielders to be linked with a move to Forest, but the Tricky Trees also want to improve other areas of the squad.
Feyenoord’s highly-rated right-back Gjivairo Read is one man who could come in to bolster Glasner’s backline.
Nottingham Forest bid for Gjivairo Read as Feyenoord respond
According to Fabrizio Romano, Forest have submitted an official bid worth around £15 million for the Dutch defender.
The proposal has already been rejected by Feyenoord, but Romano adds that Forest are expected to return with an improved offer rather than walk away from negotiations.
That determination reflects just how highly Read is regarded.
The 20-year-old has impressed since the start of 24/25, establishing himself as Feyenoord’s first-choice right-back despite his age when fully fit.
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Credibility |
Fabrizio Romano is widely regarded as one of football’s most reliable transfer journalists. His reporting is built on direct communication with clubs, agents and executives, and he has consistently broken major transfer stories before official confirmation. When Romano reports an official bid has been submitted, it is generally considered fact. |
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Finances |
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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Insight |
Read came through Feyenoord’s academy before 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. |
He has impressed with his attacking intent, pace and maturity in possession at times, bagging 11 assists across all competitions over the last two seasons while consistently ranking among Feyenoord’s most progressive defenders.
A bad hamstring injury derailed his form last term, but the quality is there.
Why Read is an ideal signing for Nottingham Forest
Those qualities appear to align perfectly with Glasner’s tactical philosophy.
Throughout his coaching career at Wolfsburg, Eintracht Frankfurt and Crystal Palace, Glasner has relied heavily on energetic full-backs and wing-backs capable of stretching the pitch.
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Read fits that profile remarkably well.
Comfortable receiving possession under pressure, he regularly carries the ball forward before delivering dangerous crosses into the penalty area.
Although Feyenoord have rejected Forest’s opening proposal, the fact an official offer has already been made suggests the Premier League club view Read as one of their priority targets.
The interest makes complete sense.
Glasner is building a squad capable of playing proactive football, and Read has already demonstrated he can thrive in an attacking system while continuing to chip in defensively.
At just 20, there is still considerable room for improvement, but his ceiling his potential is pretty big.
