Liverpool intensify chase for Read as Tuesday rumours swirl

Liverpool have identified a pressing need to reinforce their right flank, and on Tuesday the club confirmed they are tracking 20‑year‑old Feyenoord right‑back Givairo Read, a Netherlands Under‑21 international whose reputation has attracted interest across the Premier League as they look to add depth ahead of the January window.

Read, aged 20, has featured for Feyenoord this season and has already earned caps for the Netherlands Under‑21 side. His blend of pace and defensive solidity has made him one of the most sought‑after right‑backs in Europe.

Competition from other Premier League giants

Manchester City and Arsenal have also placed Read on their radar, creating a competitive market for the Dutch defender. Both clubs are reportedly prepared to act quickly to secure his signature.

Beyond the right‑back, several Premier League sides are scouting a Paraguay teenager, while Newcastle have compiled a transfer wishlist that includes a youthful centre‑half and a right‑sided forward for the January window.

In other news, Brazilian forward Raphinha, 29, is in early talks with Barcelona on a new contract that would run beyond his current deal expiring in 2028. Tottenham have ruled out signing 33‑year‑old Argentine striker Mauro Icardi, who is available on a free transfer. Brighton & Hove Albion and Aston Villa are both monitoring 18‑year‑old Paraguayan wonderkid Mauro Coronel, while Barcelona plan to insert a £428 million (500 million euro) buyout clause into the contract of 19‑year‑old Spanish midfielder Marc Bernal.

Liverpool will continue to monitor Read’s situation throughout the week, aware that Manchester City and Arsenal could accelerate their bids. The club hopes to reach an agreement before the January transfer window opens, but the presence of multiple suitors remains a significant hurdle.