Roma see €28m plus bonus offer for Read rejected by Feyenoord
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AS Roma have had a €28 million plus bonus bid for Feyenoord defender Read turned down by the Dutch club.
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Attributed to original sourceRoma have still not agreed a deal with Feyenoord for Givairo Read, with reports the offer of €28m plus add-ons was rejected, but negotiations will continue.
The Giallorossi had hoped that their most recent proposal at €28m plus a 10 per cent cut of the future sale fee would suffice.
However, this evening Voetbal International and Sky Sport Italia both confirm that it has been turned down by Feyenoord.
Read will cost €30m this summer STUTTGART, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 06: Givairo Read of Feyenoord runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Josha Vagnoman of VfB Stuttgart during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD4 match between VfB Stuttgart and Feyenoord at Stuttgart Arena on November 06, 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) The asking price remains €30m, and with interest also from Nottingham Forest, they believe that this fee can be achieved.
Roma are not giving up, and negotiations are set to continue, including over commission and various bonuses to bump up the figure.
Read has already agreed personal terms with the Serie A side, and is eager to join Gian Piero Gasperini’s team in the Champions League.
The right-back turned 20 in June and can also play on the left when required.
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – FEBRUARY 15: Stephan El Shaarawy of Roma battles for the ball with Givairo Read of Feyenoord during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Knockout Round Play-offs First Leg match between Feyenoord and AS Roma at Feyenoord Stadium on February 15, 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) He scored two goals and provided three assists in 20 competitive games for Feyenoord last season.
The opening bid had been €25m , so this was an improvement, but not enough to satisfy the Dutch team.
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What happened
AS Roma have made an offer of €28 million plus add-ons to sign Feyenoord defender Read, but the Eredivisie club has rejected the proposal. The rejection suggests Feyenoord value the player higher and are not willing to negotiate at Roma's current valuation. Roma are expected to return with an improved offer as they look to strengthen their defensive options. The situation remains ongoing, with both clubs likely to continue talks in the coming days.
Chance analysis
This is a transfer negotiation update where Roma's opening bid has been rebuffed, indicating Feyenoord hold leverage and are pricing the defender above €28m plus bonuses. Roma's persistence suggests strong interest, and a revised bid is likely. For prediction systems, the key signal is Roma's defensive recruitment intent and potential squad strengthening if a deal eventually concludes.
If completed, Roma's defense would be strengthened; Feyenoord risk losing a key defender unless a higher fee is agreed.
Roma are actively pursuing a defensive reinforcement; expect a revised bid, and monitor Feyenoord's defensive depth if a deal materializes.