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No Nottingham Forest transfer regrets as target likened to artwork

When you’ve got a Van Gogh and a Rembrandt on the wall, you don’t just sell them to Nottingham Forest for any old price. That’s at least, the opinion of Feyenoord general manager Robert Eenhoorn. He believes their decision to…

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 12:01 PM
No Nottingham Forest transfer regrets as target likened to artwork
Key Things to Know
  • Feyenoord general manager Robert Eenhoorn defended rejecting Nottingham Forest's summer transfer bids for Givairo Read.
  • Eenhoorn likened keeping Read to retaining valuable artwork by Rembrandt or Van Gogh.
  • Nottingham Forest made multiple permanent transfer bids before eventually signing Daniel Munoz.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Feyenoord general manager Robert Eenhoorn has stated that the Dutch club has no regrets over rejecting transfer bids from Nottingham Forest and Roma for Givairo Read. Eenhoorn likened keeping the 20-year-old full-back to retaining valuable artwork by Rembrandt or Van Gogh on the wall, noting that Read's value and impact continue to rise as he plays regularly.

Nottingham Forest reportedly submitted several bids for a permanent transfer late in the summer window before eventually signing Daniel Munoz from Crystal Palace instead. Read remains focused on his ongoing development at Feyenoord, while Eenhoorn emphasized that the club remains disciplined regarding finances and European revenue.

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