Liam Delap joins Nottingham Forest in £50m deal

Liam Delap has officially joined Nottingham Forest from Chelsea in a deal worth a total package of £50m, according to Fabrizio Romano. The striker has committed his long-term future to the City Ground by signing a contract that runs until June 2031.

The move represents a significant investment for Forest as they continue to reshape their squad under the current management. Delap arrives with a high reputation following his time at Chelsea, and the £50m fee includes various add-ons. The deal was confirmed as official on Tuesday morning, marking a major coup for the Premier League side.

Forest have been active in the market, balancing arrivals with several departures to manage squad size. While Delap arrives, the club has sanctioned the exit of Dilane Bakwa. The winger has joined French side Lille on a season-long loan deal, according to Ben Jacobs. This move was also corroborated by the BBC.

The club is still looking at further reinforcements before the window shuts. Reports suggest they have seen a €7m offer for defender Dodo rejected by Fiorentina, according to Football Italia. There is also interest from Roma in Forest defender Morato as a potential replacement for Ziolkowski.

The deal

Fee: £50m package including add-ons (Fabrizio Romano)
Contract: Until June 2031 (Fabrizio Romano)
Stage: Official (Fabrizio Romano)

SPORF FACTFILE

Liam Delap

Age	23
Position	Centre-Forward
Nationality	England
Current club	Chelsea

What happens next

Liam Delap will now integrate into the first-team squad ahead of Nottingham Forest’s upcoming Premier League fixtures. The club will continue to monitor the market for defensive targets like Dodo following their initial rejected bid. Fans will be watching closely to see if any further outgoings occur before the transfer deadline.

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