Chelsea striker Liam Delap may join Nottingham Forest this summer, reports say

Chelsea striker Liam Delap could leave Stamford Bridge this summer to join Premier League rivals Nottingham Forest, according to The Telegraph. The 23‑year‑old, who moved to Chelsea from Ipswich Town in 2025, has not yet lived up to expectations at the Blues, and Forest have long admired him, having tried to sign him last year before his Chelsea move.

Forest’s new manager, Oliver Glasner, is also said to be an admirer of Delap. The club wants a powerful, pacy attacker capable of scoring double figures to partner Chris Wood in the 2026/27 season. If the transfer materialises, Delap would give Forest the extra firepower they seek to push for a higher league finish, while Chelsea would lose a young striker they hoped would develop into a regular starter.

For fans, the rumour means watching whether Delap gets more playing time elsewhere or stays to fight for his place at Chelsea. No official bid has been confirmed, so the situation remains speculative until clubs announce anything concrete.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/30/transfer-delap-to-join-chelseas-epl-rivals/