Chris Wood Welcomes £50m Chelsea Striker Liam Delap to Boost Nottingham Forest Attack

Chris Wood Supports Liam Delap's £50m Move to Nottingham Forest

Chris Wood has expressed strong approval of Liam Delap's impending transfer from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest, a deal reported to be worth £50 million. Wood believes this signing will introduce vital competition and help sharpen Forest's struggling attack.

Forest’s Attack in Need of Reinforcement

After suffering a second consecutive home defeat without scoring, losing 2-0 to Leeds United in the Carabao Cup, Nottingham Forest are clearly facing challenges in their offensive play. The team missed multiple scoring opportunities during that match, including chances saved by Leeds goalkeeper James Trafford and crucial defensive interventions such as Joe Rodon's goal-saving tackle.

Other players like Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, and Nicolas Dominguez also failed to capitalize on opportunities, highlighting an urgent requirement for fresh attacking options under manager Oliver Glasner.

Delap’s Arrival Brings Hope and Competition

The club-record signing of Liam Delap is set to enhance Forest's forward line. Despite scoring only three goals in 47 appearances for Chelsea, Wood trusts in Delap’s potential to make a significant impact at Forest.

"We're an ambitious club and that shows with what we're spending on players like him. It will be fantastic to get Liam through the door. Hopefully it gets all signed. He will be great for our team, and it is healthy competition, and we will be better players for it," Wood said.

Racing Against Time Ahead of Tough Fixtures

Forest must complete Delap's registration before the summer transfer window closes, aiming to have him ready for the upcoming Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield. With consecutive defeats weighing heavily on the squad, immediate improvement in goal-scoring is crucial for Forest’s fight to remain in the top division.

• Match: Nottingham Forest 0 - 2 Leeds United (Carabao Cup, Second Round)
• Missed chances: Chris Wood, Ola Aina, Nikola Milenkovic, Nicolas Dominguez
• Upcoming fixtures: Luton Town vs Chelsea (27 Aug 2026, 20:30), Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest (29 Aug 2026, 13:30)