Nottingham Forest look to be accelerating through a decisive stretch of the summer window, with a major move for Liam Delap edging towards completion and fresh talks under way for Corinthians midfielder Andre. In a market that has already produced plenty of noise across the Premier League, Forest’s business feels particularly significant because it speaks to squad building with purpose, age profile and resale value all in view.
According to the Mail, Forest and Chelsea are closing on a £45 million deal for Delap, with a verbal agreement in place and a medical expected within the next 24 hours. Alongside that, Forest are also in talks over a £13.6 million move for Andre, the highly rated Corinthians midfielder who has attracted attention beyond Brazil after a rapid rise over the past year.
For a club seeking to push forward under Oliver Glasner, these are the sort of moves that reveal intent. Forest are not simply looking for squad fillers or short-term patches, they are targeting players who can improve the first XI, raise athletic levels and alter the shape of the side over the next few seasons.
Liam Delap transfer points to serious Forest ambition
The Delap development is the headline item, and with good reason. A £45 million outlay for a 23-year-old striker is a serious statement from Forest, particularly when the market for centre-forwards has become so inflated. Clubs across Europe are fighting for forwards with power, pace and room to develop, and Forest appear ready to commit heavily to one they believe can lead the line.
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The report states that talks intensified on Monday following Chelsea’s game at Fulham, and that the deal is now close. If the medical proceeds as expected, Forest will be adding a striker whose game is built around direct running, physical presence and aggression in central areas. Those qualities can transform the attacking structure of a side, especially one that wants to attack quicker, pin defenders back and…
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