Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea. The club reached a verbal agreement for the striker this week, with a fee reported to be around £45 million.
Fabrizio Romano broke the news, stating the medical is booked and Forest are ready to proceed with formal steps. Delap said yes to the Forest project after a conversation with head coach Oliver Glasner. This move comes as Forest look to strengthen their attack following a 1-0 defeat in their opening Premier League match, which leaves them 15th in the table with zero points.
What does Liam Delap bring to Forest?
Liam Delap is a young forward moving from Chelsea. His arrival addresses a clear need for Nottingham Forest, who have yet to score a goal this season. The team's current record shows zero goals scored and one conceded from their single league game. Delap's physical profile and potential for development were key factors in Glasner's pursuit. The manager personally spoke to the player to outline his role in the squad.
How does the transfer affect the summer budget?
The reported £45 million fee represents a major investment for Nottingham Forest. It signals the club's intent to back Oliver Glasner in the transfer market as they aim to move up the standings. Spending such a sum on one player early in the window could influence their remaining business. Forest currently sit three points behind early leaders Brighton in the title race, highlighting the need for immediate improvement.
Where does Delap fit in the current squad?
Liam Delap will join a forward line seeking its first goal of the campaign. He is expected to compete for a starting role immediately, adding a different dimension to the attack. You can view the full roster on our squad page. His signing provides Glasner with more options and flexibility in formation, especially with a tough away match against Liverpool coming up on 29 August. Liverpool are currently 10th in the table.
What are the next steps for the club?
The immediate focus is completing the formalities of the Delap transfer, including the medical and contract signing. After that, attention will shift fully to the pitch. Forest's next challenge is a difficult trip to face Liverpool. You can see all upcoming matches on our fixtures page. The team needs to quickly integrate new signings and find a winning formula to climb from 15th place in the Premier League standings, which you can follow on our standings page.
