Nottingham Forest Bid for Gjivairo Read has been rejected by Feyenoord, but the Premier League club are expected to make another offer

Nottingham Forest have submitted an official €17.5 million bid for Feyenoord right-back Gjivairo Read, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.

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The Dutch club rejected Forest’s opening proposal, but the Premier League side are expected to return with another offer as negotiations continue.

Read, who plays as a right-back for Feyenoord, has attracted interest from Nottingham Forest as the club look to strengthen their defensive options ahead of the new season.

Romano reported that Forest have already made their move with a formal bid, although Feyenoord’s response indicates that the Dutch club are not ready to sanction a deal at the current valuation.

The 20-year-old defender has developed through Feyenoord’s system and has become regarded as one of the promising young players in Dutch football.

Forest’s pursuit of Read comes as clubs across Europe continue to reinforce their squads during the summer transfer window.

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While the first offer has been turned down, further discussions are expected as Nottingham Forest look to reach an agreement with Feyenoord for the highly rated full-back.