Delap Transfer Talks
Nottingham Forest in Advanced Negotiations for Chelsea Striker Liam Delap
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Nottingham Forest have already reshaped their squad beyond Delap, with defender Ousmane Diomande joining from Sporting for about £34m and additions of Xaver Schlager and Steve Benda, while also selling Taiwo Awoniyi to Coventry City for £9m and Elliott Anderson to Manchester City for a club‑record £116m.
Chelsea currently have 39 senior players on their books as they look to sanction multiple sales and loan departures ahead of the transfer deadline, including openness to offers for Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu.
Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town for around £30m last summer and has five years remaining on his contract, a detail underscoring why the club are exploring a sale.
Como have shown interest in Delap, and the Italian side is connected to a season in the Champions League this term after finishing fourth in Serie A.
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap for around £50 million, according to The Guardian and The New York Times. The 23-year-old has fallen out of favor at Stamford Bridge, scoring just one league goal in 28 appearances last season and training away from the first team. Forest, managed by Oliver Glasner, view Delap as a high-priority addition to strengthen their attack before the transfer window closes.
Chelsea's Squad Overhaul Forces Delap Out
Chelsea currently have 39 senior players on their books and are looking to streamline aggressively before the deadline. The club told Delap he has no future at Stamford Bridge, particularly after Joao Pedro claimed the number nine shirt. The New York Times notes that Chelsea are open to offers for other forwards, including Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu, as they reshape their roster.
Delap's Disappointing Year After £30m Move
Delap arrived at Chelsea from Ipswich Town last summer for approximately £30 million with a five-year contract. His debut season proved underwhelming: just one goal in 28 league appearances left him sidelined and training separately. According to Sporting Tribune, the 23-year-old has been made available for £50 million as Chelsea move to recoup funds from underperforming signings.
Forest's Summer Rebuild Targets Premier League Rivals
Nottingham Forest are reshaping their squad with multiple moves. They signed defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for about £34 million and added midfielder Xaver Schlager and goalkeeper Steve Benda. The club also sold midfielder Elliott Anderson to Manchester City for a club-record £116 million and Taiwo Awoniyi to Coventry City for £9 million.
Delap would give Forest attacking depth and Premier League experience. The New York Times reports the player is keen to stay in the top flight as negotiations proceed. Other clubs including Everton, Leeds, and Italian side Como have shown interest, though Como recently qualified for the Champions League after finishing fourth in Serie A.
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