Nottingham Forest must accelerate their move for Liam Delap after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Leeds United. The Tricky Trees' desperate need for a new striker was highlighted as they were beaten by Anton Stach's late free-kick at the City Ground.
What happened against Leeds?
Nottingham Forest had 12 shots but couldn't find the net, with Igor Jesus and Chris Wood having good chances.
Why it matters for Nottingham Forest
The loss to Leeds exposed Nottingham Forest's striking woes, with Liam Delap a potential solution. Delap, who scored 12 goals for Ipswich Town last season, is reportedly available for £50m.
What comes next for Nottingham Forest?
Nottingham Forest have made just two competitive additions to their squad, with the incomings of Ousmane Diomande and Xaver Schlager, and have spent just £34m on improving Oliver Glasner's options. With the transfer window closing soon, Nottingham Forest must act quickly to sign a new striker. As of the end of the 2025 season, Nottingham Forest were 16th in the Premier League, with 44 points from 38 games, and a recent form of DLDWW. Their last result was a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth on 2026-05-24, and they are currently 41 points behind leaders Arsenal. Their next fixture is against Coventry at home on 2026-09-19.
