Nottingham Forest close in on signing Liam Delap from Chelsea
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Nottingham Forest are nearing a deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap before the transfer window closes.
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Attributed to original sourceOliver Glasner wants two more buys in transfer window
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Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks with Chelsea over a deal for Liam Delap. Oliver Glasner wants two more signings before the transfer window closes a week on Tuesday.
Delap, who was on Forest’s radar when the striker opted to join Chelsea from Ipswich, is out of favour at Stamford Bridge and has been training away from Xabi Alonso’s first team. The 23-year-old was left out of Chelsea’s squad for their game at Fulham on Monday.
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What happened
Nottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of Chelsea forward Liam Delap, with negotiations reportedly advanced ahead of the transfer deadline. Delap, who joined Chelsea previously, has found limited first-team opportunities and a move would provide him with more regular minutes. Forest are strengthening their attacking options as they look to build on a strong Premier League campaign.
Chance analysis
Liam Delap's potential move to Nottingham Forest signals a shift in his career trajectory. After struggling for consistent minutes at Chelsea, a switch to Forest would offer the young striker the platform to develop and establish himself as a regular starter. For Forest, adding a forward with Premier League experience and significant potential reinforces their ambition to compete at the top end of the table.
If completed, the deal gives Forest a young, physical striker option up front while reducing Chelsea's squad depth up front.