Forest seal £45m Liam Delap deal
- Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of L. Delap — the move is confirmed, led by Fabrizio Romano (Telegram/X archive) and corroborated by 9 reports (100% credibility).
Story log
- 25 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 25 Aug5 new sources: BBC Sport, Sky Sports, Goal, Novasports (Greek) — now 25 tracking the story
- 25 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 25 AugDeal confirmed by the reporting
- 25 Aug9 new sources: The Guardian, Goal, Yahoo Sports (Canada), Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X) — now 20 tracking the story
- 25 AugHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 25 Aug1 new source: Sky Sports — now 11 tracking the story
- 24 AugStory opened — 10 sources (BBC Sport, Football Insider, Yahoo Sports (UK / Sports.Yahoo), NottinghamForest.news)
What the reports say
- Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap (advanced talks reported). — Yahoo Sports (Canada)
- Everton, Leeds and Nottingham Forest are monitoring Chelsea striker Liam Delap, who is valued by Chelsea at up to around £40m. — Yahoo Sports (UK / Sports.Yahoo)
- Nottingham Forest are being linked with a move for Chelsea striker Liam Delap as Forest explore forward options this summer. — NottinghamForest.news
- According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have agreed a financial package worth approximately £45m and Delap has said yes to the Forest project (medical booked / formal steps to follow). — Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X)
L. Delap is a 23-year-old centre-forward at Chelsea, rated 79.2 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 52nd of 197 on scout potential in the Premier League. An emerging talent, he has been a rotation option this season (45.2% of available minutes). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Delap.
- YYahoo Sports (Canada)Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap (advanced talks reported).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 63%
Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap (advanced talks reported).
2d agoRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (UK / Sports.Yahoo)Everton, Leeds and Nottingham Forest are monitoring Chelsea striker Liam Delap, who is valued by Chelsea at up to around £40m.Mixed 57%
Everton, Leeds and Nottingham Forest are monitoring Chelsea striker Liam Delap, who is valued by Chelsea at up to around £40m.
18 AugRead full article → - NNottinghamForest.newsNottingham Forest are being linked with a move for Chelsea striker Liam Delap as Forest explore forward options this summer.Mixed 57%
Nottingham Forest are being linked with a move for Chelsea striker Liam Delap as Forest explore forward options this summer.
29 JulRead full article → - FFabrizio Romano (Telegram / X)According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have agreed a financial package worth approximately £45m and Delap has said yes to the Forest project (medical booked / formal steps to follow).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 57%
According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have agreed a financial package worth approximately £45m and Delap has said yes to the Forest project (medical booked / formal steps to follow).
2d agoRead full article → - GGoalNottingham Forest have opened advanced negotiations with Chelsea over a potential deal for Liam Delap (Forest are proposing a loan with an option to make it permanent).Mixed 54%
Nottingham Forest have opened advanced negotiations with Chelsea over a potential deal for Liam Delap (Forest are proposing a loan with an option to make it permanent).
1d agoRead full article → - GGoalNottingham Forest have reached a full agreement to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea in a package worth up to £50m — initial £45m plus £5m in potential add‑ons (club‑record signing).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Nottingham Forest have reached a full agreement to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea in a package worth up to £50m — initial £45m plus £5m in potential add‑ons (club‑record signing).
1d agoRead full article → - TThe GuardianLiam Delap signs for Nottingham Forest for £45m plus £5m in add-onsConcreteNamed sourceMixed 53%
Liam Delap signs for Nottingham Forest for £45m plus £5m in add-ons
1d agoRead full article → - TThe GuardianNottingham Forest are in advanced talks with Chelsea over a deal for Liam Delap.Mixed 53%
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks with Chelsea over a deal for Liam Delap.
2d agoRead full article → - FFootball-Transfer.News (round-up)Multiple outlets (Guardian, Sky reports cited) say Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea; article summarises the developing coverage and notes differing valuations reported.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Multiple outlets (Guardian, Sky reports cited) say Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea; article summarises the developing coverage and notes differing valuations reported.
1d agoRead full article → - LLiveScoreLiveScore's daily Forest news item reports Forest are in advanced talks to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea as they seek to strengthen before the deadline.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
LiveScore's daily Forest news item reports Forest are in advanced talks to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea as they seek to strengthen before the deadline.
1d agoRead full article → - NNovasports (Greek)BREAKING: Nottingham Forest have reached a verbal agreement with Chelsea to sign Liam Delap, with the fee reported around £45m and medical booked.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
BREAKING: Nottingham Forest have reached a verbal agreement with Chelsea to sign Liam Delap, with the fee reported around £45m and medical booked.
1d agoRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (UK) — advanced talks storyNottingham Forest have reached a verbal agreement to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea; medical scheduled and formal steps expected (reporting a fee reported by other outlets of ~£45m–£50m).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Nottingham Forest have reached a verbal agreement to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea; medical scheduled and formal steps expected (reporting a fee reported by other outlets of ~£45m–£50m).
1d agoRead full article → - TTalkSPORT / Alex Crook (coverage reproduced on fan / local sites and discussed in outlets)Nottingham Forest are closing in on a deal for Chelsea striker Liam Delap, with the player reportedly keen on the move.Mixed 50%
Nottingham Forest are closing in on a deal for Chelsea striker Liam Delap, with the player reportedly keen on the move.
2d agoRead full article → - EEyeFootballReports state Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap; coverage notes Forest interest and that Chelsea may sanction the sale.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Reports state Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap; coverage notes Forest interest and that Chelsea may sanction the sale.
2d agoRead full article → - YYSscores (Spanish)Spanish-language sports aggregator reports three English clubs (including Nottingham Forest) are pursuing Liam Delap.Mixed 50%
Spanish-language sports aggregator reports three English clubs (including Nottingham Forest) are pursuing Liam Delap.
5d agoRead full article → - RReadChelsea (Chelsea fan media / news aggregator)Chelsea are demanding around £40m for Liam Delap as Nottingham Forest and other Premier League clubs enter the race for the striker.Mixed 50%
Chelsea are demanding around £40m for Liam Delap as Nottingham Forest and other Premier League clubs enter the race for the striker.
16 AugRead full article → - NNottingham ChronicleChelsea are willing to allow Liam Delap to depart this summer as Nottingham Forest show interest in signing him (reporting that Forest had earlier received Chelsea approval).Mixed 50%
Chelsea are willing to allow Liam Delap to depart this summer as Nottingham Forest show interest in signing him (reporting that Forest had earlier received Chelsea approval).
4 AugRead full article → - BBBC SportNottingham Forest agree £50m deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 43%
Nottingham Forest agree £50m deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
1d agoRead full article → - BBBC SportNottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 43%
Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea.
2d agoRead full article → - SSky SportsLiam Delap to sign for Nottingham Forest from Chelsea in a club-record dealConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 32%
Liam Delap to sign for Nottingham Forest from Chelsea in a club-record deal
1d agoRead full article → - SSky SportsNottingham Forest have agreed a club-record £50m deal to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea (initially £45m plus up to £5m in add-ons).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 32%
Nottingham Forest have agreed a club-record £50m deal to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea (initially £45m plus up to £5m in add-ons).
1d agoRead full article → - FFootball InsiderNottingham Forest have registered interest in Chelsea striker Liam Delap and are monitoring his situation amid Premier League interest.Low-trust 30%
Nottingham Forest have registered interest in Chelsea striker Liam Delap and are monitoring his situation amid Premier League interest.
4d agoRead full article → - BBen Jacobs reporting via various outlets aggregated (reported in multiple articles including Yahoo / Football Insider summaries)Leeds United, Nottingham Forest and Everton have joined the race for Chelsea striker Liam Delap; Chelsea sources put an asking price around £50m but clubs think ~£40m could be enough.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Leeds United, Nottingham Forest and Everton have joined the race for Chelsea striker Liam Delap; Chelsea sources put an asking price around £50m but clubs think ~£40m could be enough.
6d agoRead full article → - FFussballTransfersGerman outlet reports Nottingham Forest, Leeds and Everton are in the race for Chelsea striker Liam Delap and cites figures that translate to a large transfer value (headline referenced ~€58m).Low-trust 30%
German outlet reports Nottingham Forest, Leeds and Everton are in the race for Chelsea striker Liam Delap and cites figures that translate to a large transfer value (headline referenced ~€58m).
6d agoRead full article → - SSports MoleReports (citing Romano) say Nottingham Forest have reached a verbal agreement to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea for around £45m.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 20%
Reports (citing Romano) say Nottingham Forest have reached a verbal agreement to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea for around £45m.
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