Nottingham Forest signs Liam Delap from Chelsea for £45 million
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:13 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Liam Delap has transferred from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest for an initial fee of £45 million, which could rise to £50 million with add-ons. Delap, who struggled with one goal in 28 Premier League appearances last season, now seeks a fresh start at Forest. The move reflects Chelsea's strong track record of profiting from player sales, despite Delap's mixed performances at the club. Forest hopes Delap can fulfill the potential seen during his time at Ipswich Town.
- •Delap signed for Nottingham Forest on August 27, 2026.
- •Transfer fee is £45 million, potentially reaching £50 million.
- •Delap scored only one goal in 28 appearances for Chelsea.
- •Chelsea maintains profits on player sales despite underperformance.
- •Forest is looking for a new forward following Taiwo Awoniyi's move.
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"Once again, the Blues have made a profit on a questionable move
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