Premier League Star Makes Decision on Joining Nottingham Forest After £35m Asking Price Met

Nottingham Forest are on the brink of a major attacking addition after Chelsea forward Liam Delap made a positive decision on a move to the City Ground, following the club’s agreement to meet a £35 million asking price.

 

The development has generated significant excitement among Forest supporters, who have been calling for further reinforcement in the final third before the transfer window closes. With Taiwo Awoniyi’s departure to Coventry already confirmed, the need for another forward has been clear, and Delap’s potential arrival would represent a strong statement of intent under Oliver Glasner.

 

Sources close to the negotiations indicate that personal terms are at an advanced stage and that the 23-year-old England Under-21 international has now given his approval to the move. The £35 million package is understood to have satisfied Chelsea, removing one of the main obstacles that had slowed progress earlier in discussions.

 

Speaking about his decision, Delap said:

 

“Once I knew Forest were serious and had matched the valuation, it became a clear choice for me. I want to play regularly, I want to be in a team that has a clear idea, and I believe this is the right next step. The conversations with the manager and the club convinced me this is where I can grow and contribute.”

The powerful, mobile centre-forward has already shown he can perform at Premier League level. His combination of physical presence, pace in behind, and ability to link play makes him an ideal fit for the style Glasner wants to implement. At a time when Forest are looking to add goals and stretch opposition defences, his profile ticks several important boxes.

 

Delap has been eager for consistent game time, and Forest’s offer of a central role in a side with clear attacking intentions has clearly appealed. Chelsea are understood to be open to a sale at the right price, particularly if it allows the young striker the platform to develop further.

 

A figure at the City Ground commented:

 

“This is the type of signing that can change the feel of the squad. Liam is proven at this level, he’s hungry, and he wants to play week in, week out. When you can offer that platform and match the valuation, it becomes a realistic conversation. We’re pleased with the progress.”

 

For Forest fans, the timing feels significant. The new season is almost underway, and the sense that the squad still needed another goal threat has been widely shared. Bringing in a Premier League-proven striker of Delap’s age and quality for £35 million would answer those concerns and give Glasner another reliable option alongside Chris Wood and the returning Arnaud Kalimuendo.

 

The potential arrival would also underline Forest’s continued ambition. After the big-money sale of Elliot Anderson earlier in the window, the club have been expected to reinvest wisely. Securing a forward like Delap would demonstrate that the funds are being used to strengthen key areas rather than simply balancing the books.

 

There are still formalities to complete. A formal agreement between the clubs, the player’s medical, and final contract details remain outstanding. However, the combination of an agreed fee and a clear decision from Delap puts Forest in a strong position as the window enters its decisive phase.

 

Supporters have reacted with a mixture of excitement and cautious optimism. Many have pointed to the need for a different type of forward — one who can run the channels, hold the ball up, and offer a focal point in transition. Others have simply welcomed the prospect of fresh competition and depth in a position that has carried heavy responsibility in recent seasons.

 

“If Delap gets over the line it’s a big boost,” one fan said. “We need goals and we need options. A young, proven Premier League striker at that price makes sense.”

 

Glasner himself has spoken in recent days about his desire for further additions before the deadline. While he has been careful not to discuss individual targets, the manager has made clear that he wants the squad in the best possible shape for the challenges ahead. A new striker of Delap’s calibre would certainly strengthen his hand.

 

The coming days will be crucial. In the modern transfer market, deals can still collapse even when personal terms and fees appear aligned. Yet the signals emerging from both camps, including Delap’s own positive words, suggest genuine momentum.

 

For Nottingham Forest, this represents more than just another signing. It is a chance to add a player who can contribute immediately, ease the burden on existing forwards, and give the team a different dimension in attack. For Liam Delap, it offers the opportunity of regular football in a side with clear direction under a coach who values his attributes.

 

As the final pieces of the summer window fall into place, Forest supporters will be watching closely. The £35 million asking price has been met. Liam Delap has made his decision.

 

Now all that remains is to get the deal over the line and give the City Ground another reason to believe.