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Done deal: Chelsea to Nottingham Forest, CONFIRMED and announced by the club on 27 August on a five-year contract to June 2031, a package worth up to 50m pounds with add-ons included, confirmed 2026-08-27. Every club linked to this transfer, and who reported each stage first.
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EXC: #NFFC are closing in on a move for #CFC striker Liam Delap @talkSPORT
First reported 2026-08-24 19:15 BST
2026-08-24 19:15 BST · first post at this stage
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🚨#Chelsea Nottingham Forest have revived their interest in Liam Delap, also pursued last summer. 📌 Chelsea plan to sell two strikers; Delap is among those available. 👀 Brighton and Leeds United held talks with his agents. 🔵 Everton lead the race, offering regular first‑team football.
First reported 2026-07-28 20:00 BST
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🚨🔵⚪️ EXCLUSIVE: Como have made initial approach for Liam Delap as new striker. He’s high on the shortlist for new forward as relationship with Chelsea is very good after Chalobah deal. Delap can leave #CFC in the final two weeks.
First reported 2026-08-14 12:32 BST
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Understand Liam Delap wants to stay in the Premier League amid interest from Como. #CFC asking for a £40m transfer fee @talkSPORT
First reported 2026-08-15 08:44 BST
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🚨 #Chelsea Fulham are considering a move for Chelsea striker Liam Delap. 🔥 The deal could be key in Kieran McKenna replacing Marco Silva, as the former Ipswich boss has always valued Delap. 👀 Ipswich, Hull City, Everton and Newcastle are also interested.
First reported 2026-06-07 14:00 BST
EXC: #LUFC and #NFFC both interested in £40m rated Liam Delap. #EFC also keen. One to watch in final days of the transfer window @talkSPORT
First reported 2026-08-20 15:23 BST
EXC: #NFFC are closing in on a move for #CFC striker Liam Delap @talkSPORT
2026-08-24 19:18 BST
PLAY ON🚨 BREAKING: Nottingham Forest are closing in on a deal to sign Liam Delap. Chelsea striker keen on the move. 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/iVqmlHDDVR
2026-08-24 19:33 BST
PLAY ONMore on exclusive @talkSPORT story on Liam Delap and Nottingham Forest. Advanced talks ongoing between the clubs with Delap sold on the move. Deal likely to be in place this week if all goes to plan.🌳 https://t.co/rGRP5J8Kwp
2026-08-26 12:45 BST
STANDSLiam Delap undergoing his medical today ahead of formalising his Nottingham Forest move from Chelsea. Deal worth up to £50m.🩺 https://t.co/eeDMuXTYsp
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🚨⏳ BREAKING | Understand Forest are close to agreeing a deal with Chelsea for Liam Delap. Advanced negotiations between the clubs are taking place. Forest are aware of his personal terms and do not expect any issues on that front should an agreement with #CFC be reached. The 23 y/o striker is ready to undergo his medical. @SkySportDE 🏴🇮🇪
First reported 2026-08-24 19:28 BST
🚨🌳 Nottingham Forest will be in direct contact with Chelsea to try close Liam Delap deal after the game. #NFFC in direct talks with Delap’s camp and Chelsea while negotiations are ongoing, as Talksport reported. Deal on.
First reported 2026-08-24 19:31 BST
#nffc in talks with Chelsea over a deal to sign Liam Delap. Talks ongoing and at this stage likely to be a loan. Delap a long-term target for Forest & Oliver Glasner from his time at Palace. Forest also want a new RWB with #nufc Jacob Murphy on list of 3
First reported 2026-08-24 20:28 BST
2026-08-24 20:28 BST · first post at this stage
STANDS#nffc in talks with Chelsea over a deal to sign Liam Delap. Talks ongoing and at this stage likely to be a loan. Delap a long-term target for Forest & Oliver Glasner from his time at Palace. Forest also want a new RWB with #nufc Jacob Murphy on list of 3 https://t.co/5Ik7GXWyGh
2026-08-26 08:21 BST
STANDSWhy Nottingham Forest are smashing their transfer record to sign Liam Delap for £45m #nffc 🌳 Glasner & Forest pursuit 🌳 why he fits the Premier League profile 🌳 McAtee the assist king https://t.co/2ywynH3Wn7
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Not just a #CFC game on tonight. #NFFC very keen on striker Liam Delap - but Chelsea want a permanent sale rather than a loan. More here:
First reported 2026-08-24 22:57 BST
#Delap lascia il #Chelsea: fatta per il suo passaggio al #NottinghamForest per più di 50 milioni
First reported 2026-08-25 18:52 BST
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Liam #Delap is one step away to join #NottinghamForest from #Chelsea for €50M. Agreement in principle for a contract until 2031. #transfers #NFFC #CFC
First reported 2026-08-25 07:04 BST
Agreed
Chelsea and Forest have now reached an agreement on a permanent transfer for Liam Delap. Fee will be club record of circa £45m and medical expected in the next 24 hours #nffc #cfc
First reported 2026-08-25 18:04 BST
🚨🌳 BREAKING: Nottingham Forest reach verbal agreement to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea, here we go! Fee around £45m as @JPercyTelegraph reported, medical booked and #NFFC ready to proceed with formal steps. Delap said yes to Forest project after speaking to Oliver Glasner.
First reported 2026-08-25 18:06 BST
→ citing John Percy's report from 2026-08-25 18:04 BST
🚨 Nottingham Forest reach an agreement in principle to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea. A club-record fee of up to £50m. Deal now done following Monday's exclusive story.🌳
First reported 2026-08-25 18:39 BST
🚨💥 Liam Delap to Forest - DONE DEAL ✔️ Full agreement reached with Chelsea. Deal was advanced, as reported yesterday. Fee: around €52m. Medical scheduled for Wednesday. New chapter for 23 y/o striker. @SkySportDE 🏴🇮🇪
First reported 2026-08-25 18:45 BST
🔜 Done Deal and confirmed! Liam #Delap to #NottinghamForest from #Chelsea for €50M. Contract until 2031. #transfers #NFFC #CFC
First reported 2026-08-25 22:26 BST
#Everton are in talks with #Chelsea to try to sign the forward Liam #Delap. #transfers #EFC #CFC
First reported 2026-08-21 03:30 BST
🚨 | EXCLUSIVE : LIAM DELAP 🏴 Everton FC have made official enquiries to sign Liam Delap on loan from Chelsea FC with option to buy for £35m deal! 🏴🚨🔵#EFC Chelsea FC are not too keen on the loan enquiries for now, as they want a permanent sale worth around £40m-£45m with interest from 6/7 clubs. 💣💰 Liam Delap wants to stay in England and is currently NOT open to a foreign move despite concrete interest from clubs outside the Premier League. 👀🏴 Everton are looking for a new striker and are also considering Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur and Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal FC as alternatives. 🤝🏻💰 The situation remains open before deadline day, with Everton continuing to explore striker options while Chelsea remain firm on their preference for a permanent sale. ⏳️👀
First reported 2026-08-24 17:55 BST
Il @Como_1907 valuta il prestito di Liam Delap dal @ChelseaFC. @SkySport
Translated: Como are evaluating a loan deal for Chelsea forward Liam Delap, according to Sky Sport
First reported 2026-08-14 12:43 BST
#Como have opened talks with #Chelsea to try to sign the striker Liam #Delap, who is no longer central in Xabi #Alonso’s Plans. #transfers #CFC
First reported 2026-08-15 02:44 BST
2026-08-15 08:44 BST · first post at this stage
PLAY ONUnderstand Liam Delap wants to stay in the Premier League amid interest from Como. #CFC asking for a £40m transfer fee @talkSPORT
2026-08-15 09:10 BST
PLAY ONUnderstand Liam Delap prefers to stay in the Premier League. Italian side Como have shown interest in the Chelsea striker. Delap is hoping Premier League club make offers. 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/pufzbJEtJM
2026-08-20 15:24 BST
PLAY ON🚨 Exclusive: Leeds and Nottingham Forest join the race for Chelsea striker Liam Delap. Everton also keen. Chelsea sources say £50m asking price. Clubs believe £40m possible. 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/73VGLirpKf
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