Forest in talks with Chelsea over Liam Delap loan
Negotiations are ongoing and a temporary move is viewed as the most likely route at this stage, while Forest also weigh right wing-back options that include Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy.
Nottingham Forest are in talks with Chelsea over a deal to sign Liam Delap, with a loan currently viewed as the likeliest structure. Discussions were described as ongoing on Monday evening.
The story comes from John Percy, who reports that Delap has been on Forest’s radar for some time and was also admired by Oliver Glasner during his spell at Crystal Palace. A temporary arrangement is understood to be more feasible than a permanent transfer at this point, reflecting where negotiations sit rather than any completed agreement.
In practical terms, talks indicate active contact between the clubs to explore the shape of a deal, but no agreement is in place and no medical is scheduled. The focus at this stage would be on the length of any loan and the conditions attached to it, before any discussion can move to player formalities. If progress is made, the next steps would involve settling terms between the clubs and with the player prior to the usual medical and registration process.
Right wing-back search
The same reporting adds that Forest are also seeking a new right wing-back and that Newcastle United’s Jacob Murphy is on a three-man shortlist under consideration. That pursuit is running alongside the Delap talks as Forest assess multiple areas of the squad in the late window.
Specifics such as any option to buy and the precise financial terms of a proposed loan have not been disclosed.