Glasner believes Delap can revive career at Nottingham Forest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:38 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner expressed confidence that Liam Delap can reinvigorate his career after struggling at Chelsea. Delap, 23, was sidelined by Chelsea’s new coach Xabi Alonso and is now the most expensive signing in Forest's history following his £50m transfer. Glasner pointed out Delap's difficult season and the need for more playing time, suggesting Forest is well-suited for his development. The club is actively seeking a striker with physicality and pace, characteristics Glasner believes Delap possesses, making him an ideal fit.
- •Liam Delap joins Nottingham Forest from Chelsea for £50m
- •Delap scored just once in the Premier League last season
- •Oliver Glasner cites Delap's need for more game time
- •Forest seeks a striker with Delap's physical attributes
- •Delap aims to improve and secure a key role at Forest
- 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Delap can reignite his career at Forest - Glasner
"Liam Delap can revive his career at Nottingham Forest after his Chelsea nightmare, according to boss Oliver Glasner. Delap, 23, had been frozen out by new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso and was not training with the group, while his number nine shirt was taken by Joao Pedro.
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