Roma's €25m bid forces Feyenoord into race for Read

Feyenoord are in active talks with AS Roma to secure the signing of right‑back Givairo Read, a move that could plug a defensive gap as the Dutch side reshapes its back line. The Romeinse delegation is set to fly to Nederland' this week to finalise the deal.

AS Roma lodged a substantial offer on Wednesday evening shortly before midnight, valuing Read at a minimum of €25 million. The Serie A‑topclub also proposes a five‑season contract for the defender, to be signed at the Stadio Olimpico.

The Romans currently hold a slight edge over Nottingham Forest, who have also shown interest in the player. Both clubs are vying for Read, but Roma’s early bid gives them a marginal advantage.

According to , the Romeinse delegatie intends to travel to the Netherlands to close the transfer as quickly as possible. If the delegation’s plan proceeds, Read will be taken back to the Italian capital on the same flight.

Negotiations with Feyenoord are described as being in full swing, and the proposal was not dismissed outright by the Rotterdam side. De talks suggest that Feyenoord are weighing the offer seriously.

Nottingham Forest has already seen three of its bids rejected, yet the Premier League club may still step up its offer. "Then there are other clubs that are inquiring, or have already done so, such as Bayern Munich, Newcastle United and Paris FC," concluded .

The next steps hinge on whether Feyenoord can agree to Roma’s terms before Nottingham or any of the other interested clubs intervene. A swift resolution is essential for the Giallorossi, who aim to bring Read back to Italy promptly, while Feyenoord must decide if the deal aligns with their squad plans.