Talks heating up: Bayern step up pursuit of Givairo Read | OneFootball

According to recent media reports, FC Bayern is getting serious in their pursuit of Givairo Read. The right-back from Feyenoord Rotterdam has become the record champion’s preferred solution for the summer of 2026.

FC Bayern is pushing ahead with their personnel planning – and one name is currently being discussed particularly intensely in Munich: Givairo Read. As early as the end of October, initial reports emerged that Bayern were closely monitoring the young Dutchman. Now, the development seems to be picking up significant momentum.

As Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg reports, the German record champions are going full throttle in the transfer race. The Munich club is already in “advanced talks” with the 19-year-old’s camp. There is no agreement yet, but the trend is clear: Max Eberl and Christoph Freund are working hard on a signing. The club’s decision-makers are convinced they have found a highly talented player in Read who can stabilize the right side in the long term.

Why Read is so interesting for Bayern

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Read is considered one of the most exciting talents in Dutch football. At just 19 years old, he is already a regular starter at Feyenoord – a club traditionally strong in developing young players and regularly losing top talents to Europe’s elite clubs. His dynamic playing style, good timing in tackles, and strong athleticism make him a modern full-back who can operate reliably in defense and flexibly in attack.

The right-back position has been a sensitive topic for FC Bayern for years. Bayern has lacked a player who can fill this role at the highest level in the long term. Read is expected to fit this profile – which is why he is considered the absolute preferred candidate internally.

“You can tell: Bayern are already very active on the transfer market, already working on their preferred candidates. Adjustments are to be made in the summer,” Plettenberg emphasizes.

An expensive transfer expected – competition from the Premier League

However, the youngster will not come cheap. Read is under contract with Feyenoord until 2029, and his current market value is estimated at around 20 million euros. Since several Premier League clubs are also said to be interested in the Dutch U21 international, the price could rise even further. English clubs in particular have the right-back on their radar – and are known to be willing to invest large sums.

Nevertheless, Bayern currently seem to be in a very good position in the race. Talks are ongoing, the interest is intense, and the Munich club is acting early to beat the international competition.

If Read actually comes to Munich in the summer, he would be a signing with perspective – and at the same time an important signal for the record champion’s strategic direction.

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