Nottingham Forest have officially completed the signing of Liam Delap from Chelsea in a club-record transfer worth an initial £45 million, with the deal potentially rising to £50 million through add-ons.
The 23-year-old striker has signed a five-year contract with Forest, keeping him at the City Ground until 2031. He becomes the club's most expensive signing, surpassing the previous record set by Omari Hutchinson.
Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town in 2025 but struggled to establish himself at Stamford Bridge. He scored just two goals in 41 appearances for the Blues last season and was subsequently informed that he was not part of Xabi Alonso's plans.
Forest manager Oliver Glasner reportedly made Delap a priority, with the club hoping the England youth international can rediscover the form he showed at Ipswich, where he scored 12 Premier League goals in the 2024/25 season. Delap is now set to begin a new chapter at Nottingham Forest, where he will compete for a regular starting role and look to make an immediate impact in the Premier League.
The transfer represents an opportunity for Delap to revive his career after a frustrating spell at Chelsea. Forest will hope their record signing can rediscover the form that made him one of the Premier League's most promising young forwards.
With a long-term contract now secured, all eyes will be on Delap as he begins a new chapter at the City Ground.
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