‘I can’t wait’: Liam Delap seals £45m Nottingham Forest move from Chelsea

Striker is Forest’s record signing after being frozen out He scored two goals after joining Chelsea for £30m Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of the Chelsea striker Liam Delap in a club-record £45m deal.

The 23-year-old has a five-year contract at Forest, his third club in three seasons after he was told he was not part of Xabi Alonso’s plans.

Forest’s new manager, Oliver Glasner, made him a priority during the transfer window and Delap said: “I really can’t wait to get started.

This is a massive club with a big history.

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.” Continue reading...