TransferSky SportsUnverified source· 27 Aug 2026
Delap joins Forest in club-record deal
Chelsea bank big profit as striker seals move to City Ground.
L. Delap
player
Player
Liam Delap
From
Chelsea
To
Nottingham Forest
Fee
£50m with add-ons
What happened. Nottingham Forest have signed Liam Delap from Chelsea in a club-record deal worth up to £50m, with the striker penning a five-year contract.
- Chelsea signed Delap for £30m last summer, making up to £20m profit.
- Delap scored only three goals in 47 appearances for Chelsea.
- Forest's previous record was £37.5m for Omari Hutchison.
“I really can't wait to get started. This is a massive club with a big history.”
— Liam Delap
Delap aims to rediscover his scoring form after a difficult spell at Chelsea.
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