Chelsea finalizes £45m transfer of Liam Delap to Nottingham Forest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Chelsea has agreed to sell Liam Delap to Nottingham Forest for a fee around £45 million. The deal comes after a disappointing debut season for Delap, where he scored only two goals. The transfer marks an unexpected profit for Chelsea, who initially signed the forward for £30 million last year. Negotiations with Forest intensified recently, amid interest from other clubs. The transfer highlights the current financial capabilities of mid-table Premier League clubs in the transfer market.
- •Liam Delap moves to Nottingham Forest for £45 million.
- •Delap had a challenging debut season with only two goals.
- •Chelsea originally signed Delap for £30 million last year.
- •Forest's interest in Delap increased amid other transfer talks.
- •The fee reflects current spending trends in the Premier League.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — “Here we go” – Chelsea lock in impressive £45m deal for forward
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