Nottingham Forest close in on £18m Givairo Read deal after Feyenoord move Nottingham Forest are just days away from securing Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read for a fee of £18m. The Reds have been chasing the Netherlands U21 international for weeks, battling interest from Manchester City. Read has already given the 'green light' to join Forest, but Feyenoord have resisted so far. However, after Forest's latest bid, Feyenoord appear ready to sanction the sale. The Dutch giants have identified OH Leuven's Davis Opoku as a leading replacement, suggesting they expect Read to leave. ## What does this mean for Nottingham Forest? The 20-year-old defender is seen as a long-term prospect, with one goal and three assists in 16 Eredivisie games last season. He also has Champions League and Europa League experience. Forest, who finished 16th in the Premier League last season with 44 points (11W-11D-16L), are looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on May 24, 2026, and they have drawn their last three matches (DDLLD). ## What comes next for Forest? Former Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson expects Forest to sign 'three more players' before the transfer window closes. Xaver Schlager is their only summer signing so far, arriving on a free from RB Leipzig. Forest are also closing in on a £34m move for Ousmane Diomande from Sporting, and Read could follow soon. Their next fixture is at home against Chelsea on November 28, 2026.