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Nottingham Forest are willing to make a decisive move to sign Feyenoord’s star this summer, with the Premier League club continuing to press ahead in their efforts to complete a deal before the transfer window closes. The Reds have identified the talented youngster as a key target, and they appear determined to do everything possible to secure his signature despite the obstacles that remain. Their interest has been clear throughout the summer, and the latest developments suggest the club are not giving up on their pursuit as negotiations continue between the two sides.
Read has attracted interest from multiple clubs, but Nottingham Forest are the only one to submit offers. Although several teams have been monitoring the defender’s situation and keeping a close eye on his progress, Forest are the only side to have turned their interest into formal bids. That underlines just how serious they are about bringing him to the City Ground and strengthening Oliver Glasner’s squad ahead of the new campaign.
The Premier League side have already seen the Dutch club reject two bids of €17.5m and €20m. Those offers failed to convince Feyenoord to part with one of their brightest young talents, with the Eredivisie club standing firm during negotiations. Despite those setbacks, Nottingham Forest have continued to push forward rather than walking away from discussions, highlighting their determination to get a deal over the line.
Earlier today, Sport Witness covered claims from the Dutch press the Reds made a new €23m proposal on Sunday. However, this was still short of Feyenoord’s request, without a mention of their demand. The report indicated that Forest had improved their offer once again in an attempt to bridge the gap between the two clubs, but it was still not enough to satisfy the Dutch side as negotiations remain ongoing.
There is optimism Oliver Glasner’s side can secure the right-back’s services. Even with talks yet to reach a successful conclusion, there remains confidence that an agreement can eventually be found if the clubs are able to settle on a transfer fee that satisfies everyone involved. Forest continue to believe they are in a strong position because of the progress already made with the player himself.
New update on Nottingham Forest’s signing pursuit
De Telegraaf have a report on the 20-year-old, and their title says Nottingham Forest’s verbal agreement. The latest report from the Dutch newspaper provides another significant update on the transfer saga and focuses on the progress made away from negotiations between the clubs.
Within the report, the newspaper claims Givairo Read has agreed to a five-year deal worth €20m plus bonuses. This will also see him quadruple his current salary. According to the report, the player has already reached a verbal agreement over his personal terms, putting Nottingham Forest in a strong position if they can now finalise a transfer fee with Feyenoord.
The two clubs have to come to an understanding and that hasn’t happened so far. While personal terms are reportedly no longer an issue, discussions between Nottingham Forest and Feyenoord remain unresolved, meaning there is still work to do before the transfer can be completed.
While an earlier claim from Monday stated Nottingham Forest’s last bid was €23m, De Telegraaf says it’s €2m. The newspaper presents a different figure regarding the latest offer, adding another twist to the ongoing negotiations between the Premier League club and the Eredivisie side.
Sources close to the English club informs the newspaper that €25m would be enough to convince the Eredivisie side. De Telegraaf points out that’s the figure the latter previously agreed with the player. If that valuation proves accurate, it could provide Nottingham Forest with a clear indication of the amount required to finally complete the transfer.
Renewal unlikely
The Netherlands U21 international graduated from Feyenoord’s youth system and has played 43 league matches so far. His rise through the academy has seen him establish himself as one of the club’s promising young players, earning valuable first-team experience despite still being only 20 years old.
He has a contract until 2029, and the Dutch club’s intention is to offer him an extension with an improved salary. Their plan is to keep Givairo Read at the club for at least for another year. Feyenoord would prefer to retain the defender and reward his progress with fresh terms rather than allowing him to leave during the current transfer window.
Feyenoord are unlikely to succeed considering he has verbally agreed personal terms with Nottingham Forest to quadruple his salary. The reported agreement with the Premier League side appears to have shifted the situation significantly, making it increasingly difficult for the Dutch club to persuade the player to remain.
Oliver Glasners sees him as a key player as part of his new project at the City Ground. This would have seen Nottingham Forest push for his signing, and only an agreement with Feyenoord is now missing. Should the two clubs eventually reach common ground over the transfer fee, the reported verbal agreement with the player means the move could quickly progress towards completion.
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