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Report: Liverpool scouts regularly attend games to watch ‘fast’ wonderkid

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Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 8:00 AM
Report: Liverpool scouts regularly attend games to watch ‘fast’ wonderkid
Key Things to Know
  • Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City are scouting Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read.
  • Liverpool hold a €55 million permanent option to buy current right-back Ronald Araujo.
  • Feyenoord duo Givairo Read and Gjivai Zechiël are valued together at well over €60 million.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Liverpool scouts are regularly attending games to monitor Feyenoord right-back Givairo Read ahead of the January transfer window, according to FR Fans. Arsenal and Manchester City have also sent scouts to watch the defender, as Premier League interest intensifies ahead of potential mid-season bids.

Liverpool are evaluating right-back options after injury issues to Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong previously forced midfield cover. While Ronald Araujo is currently filling the role, the club holds a €55 million permanent transfer option to buy him that may prove too steep.

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