Glasner: Delap is perfect for Forest after record transfer
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner praised Liam Delap as the ideal signing after the striker joined for a club-record fee. Delap scored 12 Premier League goals for Ipswich but struggled at Chelsea. Forest are also close to signing a wing-back.
Delap's move represents a significant financial commitment for Forest, with the initial £45m fee surpassing their previous transfer record. The striker's recent trajectory has been uneven — he impressed with 12 league goals at Ipswich, earned a £30m switch to Chelsea, but managed just one league goal across 28 appearances in London.
Glasner's comments suggest Delap was targeted specifically for his physical attributes and finishing ability. Forest's recruitment continues with a £22m bid for Crystal Palace wing-back Daniel Munoz. The squad faces Liverpool without Ibrahim Sangare, though Morgan Gibbs-White and Ryan Yates are available for the trip to Anfield.
This transfer could reshape expectations at Forest, where a club-record fee signals ambition to compete higher in the Premier League. Delap's potential revival may influence how clubs evaluate young strikers who struggle at elite clubs — proving a reset at a mid-table side can restore value. Fans may feel renewed optimism, while Chelsea's willingness to sell at a loss could prompt broader reflection on player