🚨 BREAKING: Nottingham Forest Agree Club-Record Fee for Liam Delap
Nottingham Forest have reportedly agreed a club-record transfer fee to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap, beating competition from Newcastle United and Everton for the England Under-21 international.
Forest had only just entered the race for Delap, with talkSPORT reporting that the 23-year-old was on the club’s radar as they looked to strengthen their attacking options. Chelsea were understood to be demanding around £40 million for the striker.
The agreement represents a major statement of intent from Forest, who are prepared to make Delap one of the most expensive signings in the club’s history. The striker joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town for around £30 million in 2025 but endured a difficult first campaign at Stamford Bridge, with injuries and competition for places limiting his impact.
Forest’s decision to push ahead comes as they look to add more firepower to their squad. The club have reportedly been considering Delap as a potential replacement for Taiwo Awoniyi, whose departure would leave an important gap in the attacking department.
Newcastle and Everton had both been monitoring the situation, but Forest’s willingness to meet Chelsea’s valuation has now allowed them to move ahead of their Premier League rivals.
Delap is understood to favour remaining in the Premier League despite interest from Italian side Como, who could offer Champions League football. That preference has strengthened Forest’s position in negotiations.
For Forest supporters, the proposed move would be a huge statement. Delap is still only 23 and has already demonstrated his goalscoring potential, particularly during his time at Ipswich, where he scored 12 Premier League goals before earning his move to Chelsea.
With Forest now agreeing a club-record fee, attention will turn to the final stages of the transfer, including personal terms and the completion of the necessary paperwork.
Nottingham Forest are moving quickly — and Liam Delap could soon be leading the line at the City Ground. 🚨🌳
