Liam Delap set to join Nottingham Forest for record fee
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:13 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Liam Delap is expected to finalize a move to Nottingham Forest for around £50 million, potentially setting a new transfer fee record for the club. The striker's departure from Chelsea follows a disappointing season where he scored just one goal in the Premier League, hampered by injuries. Despite his struggles, Chelsea stands to make a £20 million profit from the transfer after acquiring him for £30 million from Ipswich in 2025. His move will also mark a significant moment for Forest as they look to bolster their attacking options.
- •Liam Delap is joining Nottingham Forest for a reported £50 million.
- •Delap scored only one Premier League goal last season.
- •Chelsea purchased Delap for £30 million from Ipswich in 2025.
- •The transfer would set a club record for Nottingham Forest.
- •Delap struggled with injuries during the previous season.
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"Today’s fluff is splashing out regardless Liam Delap may not have broken any records during his time with Chelsea but he is setting one on his way out the door. The England youth international is thought to be breaking Nottingham Forest’s transfer fee record with Oliver Glasner bringing him in for an expected £50m. The fee comes despite a disappointing 2025-26 season with the 23-year-old striker scoring only one Premier League goal. Injury problems with his shoulder and hamstring did not help but the lack of return means the Blues were open to selling the striker and Forest have taken the bait. If Delap does sell for £50m it also means Chelsea will make a £20m profit on the player after buying him from Ipswich for £30m in 2025. Continue reading...
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