Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Liam Delap from Chelsea on a five-year deal, with the striker convinced boss Oliver Glasner can take his career to the next level. Forest are reported to have paid a club-record �50million to take Delap to the City Ground.Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town in June last year, but he made a minimal impact in his only season at Stamford Bridge.Though he won the Club World Cup soon after joining the club, Delap scored just three goals in 47 appearances for the Blues.Glasner key to Delaps Forest moveDelap netted 12 goals for Ipswich in 2024-25 in a campaign that saw them relegated from the Premier League, and is hopeful he can recapture that kind of form under Glasner at Forest.I really cant wait to get started, this is a massive club with a big history, Delap told Forests official website.I spoke to the manager and I like his way, I think he can be the one to really help me develop and make that next step and hopefully I can bring goals here.I cant wait to hear the noise at the City Ground and have the fans on my side because I know how loud and important they are.As a team we can build something really strong and the main aim is to challenge and be a top club in the Premier League.Forest lost their opening two games of the season, suffering a 1-0 defeat to Leeds United at the City Ground in their Premier League opener before the same opposition beat them 2-0 in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.Delap could make his debut for Forest when they visit Liverpool on Saturday. Topics Chelsea F.C. Nottingham Forest F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Crystal Palace v Man City: Preview, line-ups and stats Mitch Fretton 27th August, 2026 De Zerbi reveals Savio goals target after perfect Tottenham debut Nicholas McGee 27th August, 2026 FPL 2026/27 : 5 Players to Sell or Avoid Amid Injury Doubts Mitch Fretton 27th August, 2026 FPL 2026/27 : Exciting Brentford Duo Headline 5 Players to Buy Ahead of Gameweek 2 Blake Hurst 27th August, 2026 Villa agree Jackson deal as Watkins closes in on Al Hilal move Nicholas McGee 26th August, 2026 Full EFL Cup third round draw including Premier League teams Nicholas McGee 26th August, 2026
