Forest's £17.5m bid shows ambition for Dutch right‑back Read

Nottingham Forest have tabled an improved £17.5 million offer to Feyenoord for 20‑year‑old Dutch full‑back Givairo Read, aiming to bring the youngster to the City Ground for the coming season. The English club see the signing as a pivotal addition to their defensive roster as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.

Forest identified a need for a dynamic right‑back who can add depth and competition on the flanks, a deficiency highlighted by recent performances. The club therefore targeted a player who can address that specific requirement.

The English side responded by submitting the improved £17.5 million proposal to Feyenoord. The bid directly addresses the identified need for defensive reinforcement.

According to fresh reporting from The Mail, the offer signals clear intent as the club’s summer plans gather pace at the City Ground. Forest’s strategy now emphasises adding quality while securing long‑term value.

Read, only 20, has built a strong reputation in the Netherlands while playing for Feyenoord. The Mail added that he has also been on Manchester City’s radar, underscoring his perceived potential.

Forest’s recent transfer thinking focuses on acquiring players who combine immediate quality with resale upside. A right‑back of Read’s age offers athleticism, defensive depth and competition that the club has needed in wide areas.

At £17.5 million, Forest appear to believe Read can become more than a squad option. His development could generate future profit for the club.

If the offer is accepted, Forest will add a promising Dutch talent to their right side, reinforcing flank options for the upcoming season. For Read, the move offers a pathway to develop in the Premier League and increase his market value.