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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-26 · via The Athletic

Forest's pursuit of Delap signals a fresh start for the struggling striker

Nottingham Forest are close to signing Liam Delap from Chelsea for an initial £45 million, with add-ons potentially reaching £50 million. The 23-year-old scored just one Premier League goal last season after a hamstring injury and competition from Joao Pedro limited his impact. Forest manager Oliver Glasner sees Delap as a physical, mobile forward who can replicate the role Jean-Philippe Mateta played at Crystal Palace.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Liam Delap could be exactly what Forest need. Forest could be what he needs too.” Browse more stories.