Chelsea agree £45m Delap sale to Forest

Liam Delap is set to leave Chelsea after just one season, with a permanent move to Nottingham Forest agreed.

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What happened. Chelsea have agreed to sell Liam Delap to Nottingham Forest for around £45 million, with a medical scheduled within 24 hours.

• Delap joined Chelsea last summer for £30m from Ipswich.
• He struggled for impact and was outshone by Joao Pedro.
• Manager Xabi Alonso decided Delap could leave after Welbeck's arrival.

The sale continues Chelsea's rebuild under Xabi Alonso, with Delap linking up with Oliver Glasner at Forest.

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