# Liam Delap completes club-record move to Nottingham Forest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chelsea-striker-liam-delap-transfer-saga
> Updated: 2026-08-28T10:02:00.000Z. Sources: 45. Developments: 3.

As of August 26, 2026, Nottingham Forest completed the club-record signing of 23-year-old striker Liam Delap from Chelsea. The deal is a total package worth up to £50 million, comprising a £45 million fixed fee and £5 million in add-ons. Delap signed a five-year contract running until June 2031, following a period at Chelsea where injuries and limited playing time restricted him to three goals in 47 appearances.

Manager Oliver Glasner, who prioritized the signing to bolster an attack lacking Taiwo Awoniyi, described Delap as the ‘perfect player’ for the club due to his physicality, pace, and ability to run in behind defenses. 

Following this major acquisition, the standing of veteran striker Chris Wood has reportedly diminished. The 34-year-old New Zealand international is being considered for sale to balance the club’s recent expenditures. West Ham United has expressed serious interest in Wood, while Leeds United, Olympiakos, and Beşiktaş are also monitoring his situation. Additionally, Nottingham Forest is reportedly pursuing Crystal Palace’s Daniel Munoz with a £22 million bid to strengthen their wing-back positions.

## Claims

- Nottingham Forest are in advanced negotiations to sign striker Liam Delap from Chelsea. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Liam Delap has been training separately from the Chelsea first-team squad. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Chelsea has valued Liam Delap at approximately £50 million. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Chelsea is seeking to reduce its squad size through sales and loans before the September 1 deadline. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Chelsea prefers a permanent transfer for the striker. (single source)
- Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner expressed confidence in securing a striker and a wing-back before the transfer deadline. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Nottingham Forest reshapes attack with Liam Delap signing

Nottingham Forest has signed Liam Delap from Chelsea for a club-record fee, leading to reports that veteran striker Chris Wood may be sold to balance finances, with West Ham United showing interest.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nottingham-forest-reshapes-attack-with-liam-delap-signing

### 2026-08-24: Nottingham Forest signs Liam Delap from Chelsea for record £50m

Nottingham Forest has signed striker Liam Delap from Chelsea in a club-record deal worth up to £50 million on a five-year contract.

37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nottingham-forest-in-advanced-talks-to-sign-chelsea-striker-liam-delap

### 2026-07-28: Chelsea striker Liam Delap linked with Nottingham Forest transfer

Chelsea striker Liam Delap, who has struggled for game time under Xabi Alonso, is being linked with a move to Nottingham Forest as the club seeks a new striker.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chelsea-striker-liam-delap-linked-with-nottingham-forest-transfer

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