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Liam Delap completes club-record move to Nottingham Forest

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As of August 26, 2026, Nottingham Forest ~~has~~ 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 ~~has~~ signed a five-year contract ~~that runs~~ running until June ~~2031. His move to the City Ground follows~~ 2031, following a ~~difficult~~ period at Chelsea ~~under manager Xabi Alonso. Although he was part of Chelsea’s Club World Cup-winning squad,~~ where injuries and limited playing time restricted him to ~~just~~ three goals in 47 appearances across all competitions last season. The transfer represents a significant profit for Chelsea, who acquired Delap from Ipswich Town for approximately £30 million the previous year. Forest manager appearances. Manager Oliver ~~Glasner~~ Glasner, who prioritized the signing to bolster an attack ~~that has struggled early in the season, following the departure of~~ lacking Taiwo ~~Awoniyi. Delap is expected to compete for attacking positions alongside Chris Wood and Igor Jesus.~~ Awoniyi, described Delap ~~expressed enthusiasm~~ as the ‘perfect player’ for the ~~move, stating, “I spoke~~ club due to ~~the manager and I like~~ his ~~way, I think he can be the one to really help me develop~~ physicality, pace, and ~~make that next step.” Wood has also welcomed the arrival, noting that~~ ability to run in behind defenses. Following this major acquisition, the ~~addition~~ standing of ~~a high-profile player provides “healthy competition~~ veteran striker Chris Wood has reportedly diminished. The 34-year-old New Zealand international is being considered for sale to balance the ~~squad.”~~ 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.

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