Roma open to Givairo Read but Feyenoord deal still unsigned

Givairo Read, the twenty-year-old Feyenoord winger, has attracted Roma's interest as a potential reinforcement. Robin van Persie, who managed Read at Feyenoord's Under-18 level and now coaches the club's senior side, offered a glowing assessment last summer: "As a person, he has remained the same boy he was three years ago – while many footballers change because of status and money. He doesn't. As a footballer, he is making enormous progress: he is simply fantastic and I believe he is ready to make the quality leap." Manchester City had shown interest in Read a year ago, but no deal materialised. Read, who turned twenty on 2 June, is considered a potential heir to Denzel Dumfries at international level and was linked with Inter as a replacement for his compatriot. Standing 1.84 metres tall, he began his career as a fullback but has developed into an attacking right-winger capable of playing on the left when needed. Last season proved more complicated than anticipated: after a strong start, a thigh injury forced him to miss much of the second half, limiting him to nineteen appearances compared to thirty-two in 2024–25. He recovered in time to contribute to Feyenoord's second-place finish. Trained early in his career by former Inter player Wim Jonk at Volendam, Read possesses technical skill, personality and pace that have caught the attention of multiple European clubs. For a manager like Gasperini, who has a proven eye for Dutch football, Read could prove a valuable addition both in the short term and for the future.

AS Roma have completed the signing of centre-back Konstantinos Koulierakis from Wolfsburg. The 23-year-old Greek defender arrived on 1 August, with the transfer officially confirmed the previous evening. Roma paid €15 million plus €1 million in add-ons to secure him. Koulierakis touched down at Ciampino airport in the morning, underwent medical tests, and signed his contract with the club. He has chosen to wear the number 33 shirt. The defender will travel to Wales later in the day as Roma prepare for their pre-season schedule. A social media post featuring a photograph comparing Koulierakis with Kostas Manolas—both sharing the same first name—celebrating a goal against Barcelona circulated online during his unveiling.

Roma are in the final stages of negotiations to sign Givairo Read from Feyenoord, with today potentially a decisive day in the transfer. The club has tabled an offer of €25 million in fixed fees and bonuses, which Read has approved after speaking with head coach Gasperini. Feyenoord are expected to respond by the end of the weekend. Nottingham Forest have also bid for the right-back, offering €21 million but with a more lucrative personal package for the player, and the Dutch club hopes to spark an auction between the two suitors—though neither Roma nor Nottingham Forest appears eager to escalate the bidding war. Fresh calls between the parties took place yesterday to try to reach an agreement soon. Gasperini is pressing for attacking reinforcements as well, with the squad set to begin the new campaign in just over three weeks. Nusa is the primary target for a left-sided attacking role, though that avenue is complicated. Mastantuono and Endrick, who scored against Fiorentina yesterday, are also under consideration, with Endrick preferred—but his arrival depends on Matías Soulé's departure first.