Liverpool are keeping a close eye on Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read after his impressive start to the season, but the Reds could face competition from Arsenal and Manchester City for his signature.
The 20-year-old has been one of the standout performers during Feyenoord’s unbeaten start to their Eredivisie campaign, with his attacking contributions attracting interest from some of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
Read has already registered five assists in just seven league appearances this season, highlighting the attacking threat he brings from the right side of the pitch.
His performances have also ensured that the interest surrounding him during the summer transfer window has not disappeared.
Read came close to making the move to England in the summer, with Nottingham Forest submitting an offer for the defender. Everton were also keen on signing him, while Roma reportedly showed interest as well.
However, no deal was completed, and Read remained at Feyenoord.
Liverpool were among the clubs monitoring his situation during the summer, alongside Arsenal and Manchester City. TEAMtalk understands that all three Premier League sides remain attentive to his progress.
For Liverpool, Read could potentially offer a solution to their ongoing concerns at right-back.
Liverpool Assess Their Right-Back Options
Liverpool’s situation at right-back has become an area of discussion in the opening weeks of the season.
Jeremie Frimpong has struggled to find consistent form, leading manager Andoni Iraola to deploy Barcelona loanee Ronald Araujo at right-back in the Reds’ last three Premier League matches.
Araujo has performed well in the position, but the Uruguayan is naturally a centre-back. His recent displays could also strengthen his case for a more permanent role in central defence, potentially positioning him as a long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk.
That leaves Liverpool with a decision to make regarding their right-back options, and Read’s profile could make him an appealing target.
His ability to contribute in the final third is one of the reasons his name continues to attract attention. Five assists in seven Eredivisie appearances is an impressive return for a young defender, although he is still at an important stage of his development.
Sources indicate that Read could be considered for a January move, but any potential transfer will depend on whether Liverpool or one of the other interested clubs decides to make a formal approach.
A move to the Premier League would represent a major step forward in the 20-year-old’s career, and competition for his signature could increase if he maintains his current level of performance.
Read Set for More International Exposure
The Feyenoord defender has also been included in the Netherlands Under-21 squad for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Norway, Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Those fixtures will provide another opportunity for Read to showcase his ability on the international stage.
Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City are expected to continue monitoring his progress as the season unfolds.
For now, Read remains focused on his performances in the Netherlands, but with his impressive assist record and growing reputation, the possibility of a Premier League move could become a major talking point when the January transfer window approaches.
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