Key Takeaways:
- AS Roma have tabled a €25 million bid for defender Givairo Read
- Nottingham Forest submitted an initial €21 million offer earlier this week, proposing a five-year deal valued at just over €20 million
- Feyenoord remain determined to extend Read’s contract, which runs until 2029, despite rising interest from European clubs
Two European Sides Ramp Up Bids for Read
AS Roma and Nottingham Forest have escalated their pursuit of Feyenoord full-back Givairo Read, with both clubs lodging substantial offers for the highly-rated Dutch defender, sources have revealed.
Read, aged 20, featured in 20 matches for Feyenoord last season amidst ongoing injury issues. Despite these setbacks, he has made a significant impression since his breakthrough at the age of 18, notably leading the Netherlands’ Under-20 side to a European title in 2025 as captain.
🚨🟡🔴 AS Roma have sent official bid to Feyenoord for Dutch right back Givairo Read.
Proposal worth €25m, negotiations ongoing between the clubs.
Nottingham Forest had two bids rejected + still keen on the player. pic.twitter.com/NTV9lJungu
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 30, 2026
Transfer Offers Detailed
Multiple reputable outlets have reported that AS Roma have joined Nottingham Forest in the pursuit of Read. Roma have formally presented a bid of €25 million and are said to have already secured personal terms with the full-back.
Nottingham Forest initiated the bidding process earlier this week, tabling an offer totalling €21 million. The Premier League outfit also put forward a five-year contract valued at slightly over €20 million for the 20-year-old.
Contract Situation and Career Highlights
Feyenoord are keen to keep hold of their young star, whose existing contract binds him to the Rotterdam-based club through to 2029. The club consider Read, who donned the captain’s armband in their friendly fixture against Rayo Vallecano, a key member of their squad moving forward.
Read has attracted attention from prestigious European teams, including Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City since at least November 2025, underlining his growing reputation across the continent.
Since making his Feyenoord debut in 2024, Read has amassed 54 appearances, netting 5 goals and contributing 9 assists for the Eredivisie side.
