23 days ago
Modern football is a game of two parts: the first hour or so, dictated by carefully curated gameplans and training ground patterns; and the final half-hour when a flurry of substitutes come on, rigid structures fade away and a match opens at the seams. ***** nal were dire for most of this game at the City Ground, shut out by Nottingham Forest's red wall. But yet again the power of Mikel Arteta's "finishers" decided a match.
Noni Madueke was sent on at half-time for Eberechi Eze, who had been statuesque at his station on the left touchline, which, in fairness, is not his position. With the clock ticking towards 80 minutes, Madueke did what Eze hadn't and drove at Forest's defence before unleashing a shot, which took a fortunate deflection off Jair Cunha on its way past the helpless Matz Sels. It went down as ***** nal's only shot on target, and in truth it might have been curling wide.
This was the third game in a row in which Arteta rang the changes in the second half as his team struggled to click, after Leeds last weekend and Lille in midweek. Once again he made a triple substitution on 65 minutes, sending on Jurrien Timber, Mikel Merino and Viktor Gyokeres, and once again a stubborn defence was worn down in the final stages. No Premier League side has generated more goals and ***** ists from the bench since the start of last season.
Noni Madueke scored the only goal of the game (Reuters)
Forest were excellent in their determination to blunt ***** nal's attack. Like Eze, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka had little joy, and Oliver Glasner took positives from a performance of cohesion and spirit. Liam Delap was a brilliant nuisance in attack and could have equalised in the final minutes but for Ezri Konsa's last-ditch block. Murillo nearly scored the goal of the season, dribbling in from the left touchline before curling just over the bar with one of the last kicks. But Forest remain third from bottom after a third successive defeat, and their wait for a first home goal of the season goes on.
#final #minutes #Third
Noni Madueke was sent on at half-time for Eberechi Eze, who had been statuesque at his station on the left touchline, which, in fairness, is not his position. With the clock ticking towards 80 minutes, Madueke did what Eze hadn't and drove at Forest's defence before unleashing a shot, which took a fortunate deflection off Jair Cunha on its way past the helpless Matz Sels. It went down as ***** nal's only shot on target, and in truth it might have been curling wide.
This was the third game in a row in which Arteta rang the changes in the second half as his team struggled to click, after Leeds last weekend and Lille in midweek. Once again he made a triple substitution on 65 minutes, sending on Jurrien Timber, Mikel Merino and Viktor Gyokeres, and once again a stubborn defence was worn down in the final stages. No Premier League side has generated more goals and ***** ists from the bench since the start of last season.
Noni Madueke scored the only goal of the game (Reuters)
Forest were excellent in their determination to blunt ***** nal's attack. Like Eze, Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka had little joy, and Oliver Glasner took positives from a performance of cohesion and spirit. Liam Delap was a brilliant nuisance in attack and could have equalised in the final minutes but for Ezri Konsa's last-ditch block. Murillo nearly scored the goal of the season, dribbling in from the left touchline before curling just over the bar with one of the last kicks. But Forest remain third from bottom after a third successive defeat, and their wait for a first home goal of the season goes on.
#final #minutes #Third
2 months ago
Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "I'm really proud of the team's performance and the spirit they showed. We did better after 10 or 15 minutes but we were a little bit impatient in the final third.
"We were too impatient and eager. It was a little bit up and down. In the second half we moved the ball quicker and switched from left to right and we saw the confidence grow.
"Liam Delap's hit didn't surprise me because I see it in training. That's what a striker should do. I feel this goal gave him a lot of confidence because he was a lot more present. It was a top team performance."
Nottingham Forest striker Igor Jesus, who scored the 88th-minute winner: "It's our first win in the Premier League this season and we know how important it is for us. It's very important for us and we need to keep it going. I just want to say thank you to everyone who came to support us today."
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#forest #impatient #confidence
"We were too impatient and eager. It was a little bit up and down. In the second half we moved the ball quicker and switched from left to right and we saw the confidence grow.
"Liam Delap's hit didn't surprise me because I see it in training. That's what a striker should do. I feel this goal gave him a lot of confidence because he was a lot more present. It was a top team performance."
Nottingham Forest striker Igor Jesus, who scored the 88th-minute winner: "It's our first win in the Premier League this season and we know how important it is for us. It's very important for us and we need to keep it going. I just want to say thank you to everyone who came to support us today."
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#forest #impatient #confidence
2 months ago
After a slow start to the season, there would have been hope that this fixture against Nottingham Forest would be the moment things started to click for Tottenham Hotspur. Instead, Spurs had to settle for a goalless draw as their wait for a first Premier League goal of the season continued.
Roberto De Zerbi made three changes from the loss against Newcastle United, with Destiny Udogie and Savio getting their first league starts of the season, and Conor Gallagher returning to the XI in favor of Mateus Fernandes. Forest made one change, as Liam Delap was preferred to Igor Jesus up front.
This first half was full of physicality but not much quality. Both sides struggled to create clearcut scoring opportunities, with set pieces and long-range efforts the only real threats from either side. There was a sort of symmetry to the chance creation, though, as both Spurs and Forest saw attackers in behind one-on-one with the keeper only for the attacker to fail to capitalize and the referee to also call the play back. Omar Marmoush for Spurs was the first, breaking away from Neco Williams to latch onto Porro's long ball, only for a foul to be awarded to Williams for a shove by the Egyptian; while Morgan Gibbs-White was flagged for offside as he sprinted in behind Jan Paul van Hecke.
With both sides failing to score in the first half, it looked like Forest may have opened the scoring in the second. Really poor positioning from Jan Paul van Hecke allowed Gibbs-White to get in behind; Kinsky did enough to at least deflect Gibbs-White's shot, but Sandro Tonali whiffed on a clearance before Williams appeared to bundle the ball into the net by way of a diving header. It was a calamitous concession by Spurs, but one that did not stand for long, as replays showed the ball ended up in the net off Williams' arms with VAR overturning the goal.
A flurry of substitutions followed from both sides as both managers searched for a winner. Neither side was able to muster the quality to create anything to break the deadlock, however, and a late headed chance from substitute Dominic Solanke that went well over the crossbar was the final chance of a reasonably low-quality affair with the match finishing 0-0.
#SPURS #williams #only
Roberto De Zerbi made three changes from the loss against Newcastle United, with Destiny Udogie and Savio getting their first league starts of the season, and Conor Gallagher returning to the XI in favor of Mateus Fernandes. Forest made one change, as Liam Delap was preferred to Igor Jesus up front.
This first half was full of physicality but not much quality. Both sides struggled to create clearcut scoring opportunities, with set pieces and long-range efforts the only real threats from either side. There was a sort of symmetry to the chance creation, though, as both Spurs and Forest saw attackers in behind one-on-one with the keeper only for the attacker to fail to capitalize and the referee to also call the play back. Omar Marmoush for Spurs was the first, breaking away from Neco Williams to latch onto Porro's long ball, only for a foul to be awarded to Williams for a shove by the Egyptian; while Morgan Gibbs-White was flagged for offside as he sprinted in behind Jan Paul van Hecke.
With both sides failing to score in the first half, it looked like Forest may have opened the scoring in the second. Really poor positioning from Jan Paul van Hecke allowed Gibbs-White to get in behind; Kinsky did enough to at least deflect Gibbs-White's shot, but Sandro Tonali whiffed on a clearance before Williams appeared to bundle the ball into the net by way of a diving header. It was a calamitous concession by Spurs, but one that did not stand for long, as replays showed the ball ended up in the net off Williams' arms with VAR overturning the goal.
A flurry of substitutions followed from both sides as both managers searched for a winner. Neither side was able to muster the quality to create anything to break the deadlock, however, and a late headed chance from substitute Dominic Solanke that went well over the crossbar was the final chance of a reasonably low-quality affair with the match finishing 0-0.
#SPURS #williams #only
2 months ago
Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Tottenham at the City Ground (15:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Glasner confirmed Daniel Munoz could make his debut after his move from Crystal Palace but the Colombia defender is still working towards full fitness: "He is available. He arrived late after the World Cup and had a short pre-season. He played in a mask at Everton because he had surgery on his nose for his breathing."
More on signing Munoz, who Glasner managed at Crystal Palace: "We want to add quality and mentality, and Daniel Munoz has proven both in the Premier League and also at the World Cup. He is very reliable, his mentality is incredible but also it will take time for him to settle in and know everyone. As soon as we were informed he was available then we knew it could be a great addition and the club worked hard to find a solution."
Glasner has been pleased with fellow summer signing Liam Delap's impact so far: "We can see he is not in a match rhythm but his impact in the Liverpool game was really good. The second goal comes from his running, his power, and also his quick throw-in. His physical presence, his runs, his power - that is what we have seen, especially when he played for Ipswich. He showed that in 30 minutes at Liverpool so it is good to have him here."
#munoz #crystal #Liverpool #here
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Glasner confirmed Daniel Munoz could make his debut after his move from Crystal Palace but the Colombia defender is still working towards full fitness: "He is available. He arrived late after the World Cup and had a short pre-season. He played in a mask at Everton because he had surgery on his nose for his breathing."
More on signing Munoz, who Glasner managed at Crystal Palace: "We want to add quality and mentality, and Daniel Munoz has proven both in the Premier League and also at the World Cup. He is very reliable, his mentality is incredible but also it will take time for him to settle in and know everyone. As soon as we were informed he was available then we knew it could be a great addition and the club worked hard to find a solution."
Glasner has been pleased with fellow summer signing Liam Delap's impact so far: "We can see he is not in a match rhythm but his impact in the Liverpool game was really good. The second goal comes from his running, his power, and also his quick throw-in. His physical presence, his runs, his power - that is what we have seen, especially when he played for Ipswich. He showed that in 30 minutes at Liverpool so it is good to have him here."
#munoz #crystal #Liverpool #here
2 months ago
One Liverpool player was called out for a costly lapse shortly before Nottingham Forest's second goal at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.
With 20 minutes of normal time remaining, Oliver Glasner's team took the lead for the second time on the day as Morgan Gibbs-White converted a penalty that Clinton Morrison felt was 'harsh' on the home side.
The spot kick was awarded after Alisson Becker was adjudged to have fouled Neco Williams inside the box, with the Forest full-back the fastest to react to a throw-in taken quickly by Liam Delap.
Liverpool Echo journalist Ian Doyle observed that the passage of play which led to the penalty incident stemmed from a lapse in concentration by Jeremie Frimpong, who allowed Williams to run off him and then was too slow to react as the throw-in was taken.
The reporter posted on X: 'Forest win a penalty as Williams is downed by Alisson. All came from Frimpong switching off at throw.'
#Liverpool #frimpong #second
With 20 minutes of normal time remaining, Oliver Glasner's team took the lead for the second time on the day as Morgan Gibbs-White converted a penalty that Clinton Morrison felt was 'harsh' on the home side.
The spot kick was awarded after Alisson Becker was adjudged to have fouled Neco Williams inside the box, with the Forest full-back the fastest to react to a throw-in taken quickly by Liam Delap.
Liverpool Echo journalist Ian Doyle observed that the passage of play which led to the penalty incident stemmed from a lapse in concentration by Jeremie Frimpong, who allowed Williams to run off him and then was too slow to react as the throw-in was taken.
The reporter posted on X: 'Forest win a penalty as Williams is downed by Alisson. All came from Frimpong switching off at throw.'
#Liverpool #frimpong #second
2 months ago
Wingers come in different guises and at different prices. On the day Liverpool agreed to pay up to £123m for Bradley Barcola, the man signed for rather less, and with rather less fanfare, again spared Andoni Iraola a first defeat of his reign. On Sunday at Newcastle, Victor Munoz won the penalty that produced Dominik Szoboszlai's 99th-minute equaliser. On his Anfield bow, the £34m Spaniard delivered a devastating equaliser.
That both contributions came from the right flank, though he had started on the left against Nottingham Forest, may be pertinent. The presumption is that Barcola will be used on the left. While Liverpool are yet to replace Mohamed Salah, they got two equalisers from the men stationed in his old spot here, with Cody Gakpo affording Alexander Isak a tap-in. The Dutchman is scarcely a right winger and faces an uncertain future at the end of the window. If Munoz had a fine introduction, this could prove Gakpo's goodbye, and his was a valiant effort.
An encouraging element for Liverpool is that Iraola has exerted an impact with his changes in each of his first two games. Munoz, who came on at St James' Park, swapped flanks at Anfield, took Florian Wirtz's pass, span and unleashed a vicious shot, even if a deflection off Murillo helped. It may not have been the first example of fine decision-making by Iraola: he pushed for Munoz's signing when Newcastle were closing in on his signature. "Victor has been very good both games," said Iraola. "Everything hasn't been perfect but he tries again and again and again and I like this from the wingers."
And so his tenure has begun with twin 2-2 draws. If it promises to be fun, at times his Liverpool can be both fast and flawed. Yet this underlined the size of his task if Iraola is to succeed his way. Liverpool had more defensive difficulties, with a susceptibility to the counter-attack again apparent, but with variations on a theme. Newcastle had scored twice by running straight through the heart of Iraola's team. Forest struck twice courtesy of ******* in behind, the first punted 80 yards by goalkeeper Matz Sels; both involved throw-ins, too, the second a quick one by the debutant Liam Delap.
After the Forest striker added to the family tradition of Delap throw-ins, Alisson upended Neco Williams and Morgan Gibbs-White, an increasingly regular scourge of Liverpool, converted the resulting penalty. "It could and probably should have been a win," said Oliver Glasner. "Very proud of the performance but frustrated and disappointed about the result." So both new managers remain winless.
#first #munoz #anfield
That both contributions came from the right flank, though he had started on the left against Nottingham Forest, may be pertinent. The presumption is that Barcola will be used on the left. While Liverpool are yet to replace Mohamed Salah, they got two equalisers from the men stationed in his old spot here, with Cody Gakpo affording Alexander Isak a tap-in. The Dutchman is scarcely a right winger and faces an uncertain future at the end of the window. If Munoz had a fine introduction, this could prove Gakpo's goodbye, and his was a valiant effort.
An encouraging element for Liverpool is that Iraola has exerted an impact with his changes in each of his first two games. Munoz, who came on at St James' Park, swapped flanks at Anfield, took Florian Wirtz's pass, span and unleashed a vicious shot, even if a deflection off Murillo helped. It may not have been the first example of fine decision-making by Iraola: he pushed for Munoz's signing when Newcastle were closing in on his signature. "Victor has been very good both games," said Iraola. "Everything hasn't been perfect but he tries again and again and again and I like this from the wingers."
And so his tenure has begun with twin 2-2 draws. If it promises to be fun, at times his Liverpool can be both fast and flawed. Yet this underlined the size of his task if Iraola is to succeed his way. Liverpool had more defensive difficulties, with a susceptibility to the counter-attack again apparent, but with variations on a theme. Newcastle had scored twice by running straight through the heart of Iraola's team. Forest struck twice courtesy of ******* in behind, the first punted 80 yards by goalkeeper Matz Sels; both involved throw-ins, too, the second a quick one by the debutant Liam Delap.
After the Forest striker added to the family tradition of Delap throw-ins, Alisson upended Neco Williams and Morgan Gibbs-White, an increasingly regular scourge of Liverpool, converted the resulting penalty. "It could and probably should have been a win," said Oliver Glasner. "Very proud of the performance but frustrated and disappointed about the result." So both new managers remain winless.
#first #munoz #anfield
2 months ago
Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner believes Liam Delap has joined the "perfect club" for him following his failed stint at Chelsea.
The Tricky Trees signed the centre-forward on a five-year deal for a club record £50 million transfer fee from the Blues on Thursday. The deal includes an initial £45 million fee plus £5 million in potential add-ons.
The 23-year-old racked up more cards than goal involvements in his only season at Stamford Bridge, receiving nine bookings and a red card while registering three goals and four **** ists in 47 appearances in all competitions.
Despite Delap's disappointing performances, Chelsea could make up to £20 million in profit on the £30 million they paid Ipswich Town for him only a year ago.
Glasner says that Delap is the "perfect fit" for his Forest squad as he brings both power and pace up top, and expects him to thrive at the City Ground.
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The Tricky Trees signed the centre-forward on a five-year deal for a club record £50 million transfer fee from the Blues on Thursday. The deal includes an initial £45 million fee plus £5 million in potential add-ons.
The 23-year-old racked up more cards than goal involvements in his only season at Stamford Bridge, receiving nine bookings and a red card while registering three goals and four **** ists in 47 appearances in all competitions.
Despite Delap's disappointing performances, Chelsea could make up to £20 million in profit on the £30 million they paid Ipswich Town for him only a year ago.
Glasner says that Delap is the "perfect fit" for his Forest squad as he brings both power and pace up top, and expects him to thrive at the City Ground.
#perfect
2 months ago
Nottingham Forest boss Oliver Glasner expects the club to complete at least one more signing before the transfer window closes.
Forest added Liam Delap as their latest summer signing this week, with Glasner revealing he expects two new players in total, meaning at least one more arrival is on the way.
"I think we will add two players," Glasner said.
"One we have added, that means we will have at least one more signing.
"Close deals, quite close to be done but now from today our focus is on the Liverpool match."
#least
Forest added Liam Delap as their latest summer signing this week, with Glasner revealing he expects two new players in total, meaning at least one more arrival is on the way.
"I think we will add two players," Glasner said.
"One we have added, that means we will have at least one more signing.
"Close deals, quite close to be done but now from today our focus is on the Liverpool match."
#least
3 months ago
Nottingham Forest record signing Liam Delap believes Oliver Glasner can be the coach to "really help me develop and get to that next step".
Delap has completed a £50m transfer from Chelsea and signed a five-year deal at the City Ground after just one season at Stamford Bridge.
The 23-year-old striker struggled in west London, scoring just one league goal, but was convinced of the Forest project by new head coach Glasner, who himself arrived earlier this summer.
"I'm buzzing," Delap said on the move.
"I really can't wait to get started, it's a massive club with a big history so I can't wait.
#forest #coach #really
Delap has completed a £50m transfer from Chelsea and signed a five-year deal at the City Ground after just one season at Stamford Bridge.
The 23-year-old striker struggled in west London, scoring just one league goal, but was convinced of the Forest project by new head coach Glasner, who himself arrived earlier this summer.
"I'm buzzing," Delap said on the move.
"I really can't wait to get started, it's a massive club with a big history so I can't wait.
#forest #coach #really
3 months ago
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of striker Liam Delap on a five-year deal for a reported package of £50 million.
Delap joins the club after a difficult first season at Chelsea, who he joined after impressing for Ipswich Town. Indeed, the striker played 47 times for the Blues across all competitions, scoring just three times.
However, Delap now has a chance to get back to his best form at Forest after signing until 2031.
"I really can't wait to get started, this is a massive club with a big history," the 23-year-old said on his arrival at the club.
"I spoke to the manager and I like his way, I think he can be the one to really help me develop and make that next step and hopefully I can bring goals here.
#club #signing #really
Delap joins the club after a difficult first season at Chelsea, who he joined after impressing for Ipswich Town. Indeed, the striker played 47 times for the Blues across all competitions, scoring just three times.
However, Delap now has a chance to get back to his best form at Forest after signing until 2031.
"I really can't wait to get started, this is a massive club with a big history," the 23-year-old said on his arrival at the club.
"I spoke to the manager and I like his way, I think he can be the one to really help me develop and make that next step and hopefully I can bring goals here.
#club #signing #really
3 months ago
Nottingham Forest have agreed a club-record fee worth around £50m to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
The 23-year-old is expected to undergo a medical and sign a long-term contract at the City Ground this week.
Delap's move comes a year after he joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town for £30m amid competition from Manchester United and Everton.
However, Chelsea made him available for sale this summer after he scored just one Premier League goal in a previous campaign disrupted by shoulder and hamstring injuries.
Forest have already signed defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for £34m, alongside free agents, Austrian midfielder Xaver Schlager and goalkeeper Steve Benda.
#forest #year
The 23-year-old is expected to undergo a medical and sign a long-term contract at the City Ground this week.
Delap's move comes a year after he joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town for £30m amid competition from Manchester United and Everton.
However, Chelsea made him available for sale this summer after he scored just one Premier League goal in a previous campaign disrupted by shoulder and hamstring injuries.
Forest have already signed defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for £34m, alongside free agents, Austrian midfielder Xaver Schlager and goalkeeper Steve Benda.
#forest #year
3 months ago
Xabi Alonso is at Stamford Bridge. Serie A giants Napoli are making a concerted push to sign Marc Guiu, tabling a €16 million bid for the Chelsea striker, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
Guiu has emerged as Napoli's top target to replace Romelu Lukaku, who recently joined Fenerbahce.
While Napoli are offering €16m, Chelsea reportedly value Guiu at closer to €29m. The Blues signed the striker from Barcelona's La Masia in 2024 for €6m, meaning even a deal near Napoli's bid would represent a significant profit.
The 20-year-old was initially loaned to Chelsea last summer, but was recalled early after Liam Delap's injury.
However, Guiu struggled for regular minutes and made just one league start throughout the campaign.
#napoli #striker #alonso #stamford
Guiu has emerged as Napoli's top target to replace Romelu Lukaku, who recently joined Fenerbahce.
While Napoli are offering €16m, Chelsea reportedly value Guiu at closer to €29m. The Blues signed the striker from Barcelona's La Masia in 2024 for €6m, meaning even a deal near Napoli's bid would represent a significant profit.
The 20-year-old was initially loaned to Chelsea last summer, but was recalled early after Liam Delap's injury.
However, Guiu struggled for regular minutes and made just one league start throughout the campaign.
#napoli #striker #alonso #stamford
3 months ago
Nottingham Forest are working on a deal to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
The 23-year-old has been made available for sale by Chelsea for £50m and is training separately from the first-team squad.
It remains unclear whether the talks are over a permanent transfer or a loan move, but the two clubs are known to have a positive working relationship.
Delap was left out of Chelsea's squad for Monday's Premier League match against Fulham and lost the number nine shirt to fellow forward Joao Pedro last week.
His potential departure comes just over 12 months after moving to Stamford Bridge for £30m from Ipswich Town, but he ended the season with just one league goal after shoulder and hamstring injuries.
#working #squad #premier
The 23-year-old has been made available for sale by Chelsea for £50m and is training separately from the first-team squad.
It remains unclear whether the talks are over a permanent transfer or a loan move, but the two clubs are known to have a positive working relationship.
Delap was left out of Chelsea's squad for Monday's Premier League match against Fulham and lost the number nine shirt to fellow forward Joao Pedro last week.
His potential departure comes just over 12 months after moving to Stamford Bridge for £30m from Ipswich Town, but he ended the season with just one league goal after shoulder and hamstring injuries.
#working #squad #premier
3 months ago
Chelsea are standing firm on their asking price for a number of players who could play important first team role this season.
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Time is running out in the transfer market, and the pressure is rising on teams to get deals done.
Chelsea have kept some very ambitious asking prices on their players, hoping that someone will get desperate at this late stage. That goes for a number of Blues who were in the first team squad last season – Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Malo Gusto and Liam Delap.
All of them can go at the right price, but so far **** ody has come close to offering what the Blues want.
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Time is running out in the transfer market, and the pressure is rising on teams to get deals done.
Chelsea have kept some very ambitious asking prices on their players, hoping that someone will get desperate at this late stage. That goes for a number of Blues who were in the first team squad last season – Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, Malo Gusto and Liam Delap.
All of them can go at the right price, but so far **** ody has come close to offering what the Blues want.
#team
3 months ago
Liam Delap's situation at Chelsea looks increasingly clear, and it is not a flattering one. According to Independent, "Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest are thought to be among a number of clubs considering a move for Chelsea's Liam Delap." That tells you plenty on its own. A year after leaving Ipswich for £30m, the 23-year-old is already facing a crossroads.
The biggest detail here is symbolic as much as practical. Delap "has lost the No 9 shirt to fellow striker Joao Pedro" and is reportedly "training separately" as Chelsea reshape their attacking options under Xabi Alonso. When a striker loses the shirt and the day-to-day integration, the message is obvious. He is available, and everyone knows it.
From an Ipswich perspective, this is the sort of market opportunity that can appear quickly and disappear just as fast. Delap knows the club, knows the environment, and had enough value for Chelsea to spend £30m on him after Ipswich's relegation. Since then, though, things have stalled badly. He "scored just once in the top flight during his first campaign at Stamford Bridge", and there is little in that record to suggest Chelsea would block an exit if the right proposal arrived.
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Nottingham Forest being mentioned also matters. They can offer Premier League football and a different short-term pitch. Ipswich, meanwhile, would be selling familiarity, minutes, and a system that could suit a forward needing rhythm and trust more than noise and hype.
#liam #nottingham #shirt #striker
The biggest detail here is symbolic as much as practical. Delap "has lost the No 9 shirt to fellow striker Joao Pedro" and is reportedly "training separately" as Chelsea reshape their attacking options under Xabi Alonso. When a striker loses the shirt and the day-to-day integration, the message is obvious. He is available, and everyone knows it.
From an Ipswich perspective, this is the sort of market opportunity that can appear quickly and disappear just as fast. Delap knows the club, knows the environment, and had enough value for Chelsea to spend £30m on him after Ipswich's relegation. Since then, though, things have stalled badly. He "scored just once in the top flight during his first campaign at Stamford Bridge", and there is little in that record to suggest Chelsea would block an exit if the right proposal arrived.
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Nottingham Forest being mentioned also matters. They can offer Premier League football and a different short-term pitch. Ipswich, meanwhile, would be selling familiarity, minutes, and a system that could suit a forward needing rhythm and trust more than noise and hype.
#liam #nottingham #shirt #striker
3 months ago
Liam Delap has been linked to a couple of teams as Chelsea look to offload the striker after a disaster first season at the club.
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Now they're a player trading entity as much as a football club, Chelsea's summers follow a similar pattern. After signing players early on, the last few weeks are a desperate rush to offload as many of previous windows' failed gambles as possible.
That's the case now – there has been a steady stream of completed deals, and there are a lot more to come. One that the Blues would love to do is a deal to move on Liam Delap. The striker signed for £30m a year ago, but struggled when given a chance.
Liam Delap (Photo by Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
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Now they're a player trading entity as much as a football club, Chelsea's summers follow a similar pattern. After signing players early on, the last few weeks are a desperate rush to offload as many of previous windows' failed gambles as possible.
That's the case now – there has been a steady stream of completed deals, and there are a lot more to come. One that the Blues would love to do is a deal to move on Liam Delap. The striker signed for £30m a year ago, but struggled when given a chance.
Liam Delap (Photo by Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
#Chelsea #club
3 months ago
Ipswich Town and Nottingham Forest are thought to be among a number of clubs considering a move for Chelsea's Liam Delap.
Delap has lost the No 9 shirt to fellow striker Joao Pedro and is part of a group in Xabi Alonso's squad that is training separately amid a possible move away this summer.
The possible availability of the 23-year-old forward has alerted a number of clubs, including former side Ipswich – who sold him to Chelsea for £30m last year after their relegation from the Premier League.
Delap scored just once in the top flight during his first campaign at Stamford Bridge, and has fallen further down the forward pecking order under new manager Alonso.
Fellow striker Nicolas Jackson is also available having spent last season on loan with Bayern Munich.
#clubs #possible #forward
Delap has lost the No 9 shirt to fellow striker Joao Pedro and is part of a group in Xabi Alonso's squad that is training separately amid a possible move away this summer.
The possible availability of the 23-year-old forward has alerted a number of clubs, including former side Ipswich – who sold him to Chelsea for £30m last year after their relegation from the Premier League.
Delap scored just once in the top flight during his first campaign at Stamford Bridge, and has fallen further down the forward pecking order under new manager Alonso.
Fellow striker Nicolas Jackson is also available having spent last season on loan with Bayern Munich.
#clubs #possible #forward
3 months ago
Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap are both 'likely' to leave Chelsea before the end of the transfer window.
The forward pair were not included in Xabi Alonso's squad for the 3-1 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday, as transfer speculation continues.
Jackson has returned to Chelsea after spending last season on loan at Bayern Munich, and is subject of interest from Aston Villa. Chelsea value the Senegal international at around £65m.
Delap also has suitors and is free to leave Chelsea after a disappointing debut campaign. He scored just twice in 41 appearances and Chelsea are ready to sanction his exit.
Italian side Como have expressed interest in the 23-year-old, though Delap's preference is to remain in the Premier League. Everton, Fulham, and Nottingham Forest have all been linked with a move for Delap, who joined Chelsea from Ipswich for £30m last summer.
#delap #last
The forward pair were not included in Xabi Alonso's squad for the 3-1 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday, as transfer speculation continues.
Jackson has returned to Chelsea after spending last season on loan at Bayern Munich, and is subject of interest from Aston Villa. Chelsea value the Senegal international at around £65m.
Delap also has suitors and is free to leave Chelsea after a disappointing debut campaign. He scored just twice in 41 appearances and Chelsea are ready to sanction his exit.
Italian side Como have expressed interest in the 23-year-old, though Delap's preference is to remain in the Premier League. Everton, Fulham, and Nottingham Forest have all been linked with a move for Delap, who joined Chelsea from Ipswich for £30m last summer.
#delap #last
3 months ago
Your daily dose of Everton news and rumours
Everton draw Lille 1-1 in final preseason match. Here's how it happened. [RBM]
Watch the highlights below.
"It was unbelievable. I can't wait for a Premier League game (here). The atmosphere here – even in a friendly game – was everything I thought it would be. I just can't wait for the season to start now. It's important we start with, hopefully, a win and I know the atmosphere will be unbelievable. We just have to do our bit now," says Hayden Hackney. [EFC]
Liam Delap's name continues to swirl. [talkSPORT]
#can 't #atmosphere #watch
Everton draw Lille 1-1 in final preseason match. Here's how it happened. [RBM]
Watch the highlights below.
"It was unbelievable. I can't wait for a Premier League game (here). The atmosphere here – even in a friendly game – was everything I thought it would be. I just can't wait for the season to start now. It's important we start with, hopefully, a win and I know the atmosphere will be unbelievable. We just have to do our bit now," says Hayden Hackney. [EFC]
Liam Delap's name continues to swirl. [talkSPORT]
#can 't #atmosphere #watch
3 months ago
Juventus pull out of move for Emiliano Martinez, Manchester City face competition for Pedro Neto and Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi.
Aston Villa's Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, will not be joining Juventus this summer following talks between the clubs. (Athletic - subscription required)
Manchester City are keen to sign Portugal winger Pedro Neto, 26, from Chelsea but face competition from Al-Hilal. (Talksport)
New Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has approved a move for ******* nal's Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27. (Teamtalk)
Nottingham Forest have joined the race to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea, with the 23-year-old English striker keen to stay in the Premier League. (Talksport)
#city
Aston Villa's Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 33, will not be joining Juventus this summer following talks between the clubs. (Athletic - subscription required)
Manchester City are keen to sign Portugal winger Pedro Neto, 26, from Chelsea but face competition from Al-Hilal. (Talksport)
New Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has approved a move for ******* nal's Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 27. (Teamtalk)
Nottingham Forest have joined the race to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea, with the 23-year-old English striker keen to stay in the Premier League. (Talksport)
#city
3 months ago
Chelsea are actively reshaping their attacking options this summer, and Liam Delap has emerged as one of the clearest indicators of that process. According to TALKSPORT, the striker has been told he can leave Stamford Bridge and, crucially, "wants to stay in the Premier League" despite interest from Como and the prospect of Champions League football in Italy.
That stance appears significant. Como, now managed by Cesc Fabregas, can offer a high-profile European platform after qualifying for the Champions League through a fourth-place Serie A finish. Yet Delap's preference points towards a different priority, regular football in England, familiarity with the division, and perhaps the chance to re-establish momentum after a difficult year in west London.
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Chelsea are "demanding £40m for Delap", a figure that would deliver a £10m profit on the £30m they paid Ipswich last summer. From the club's perspective, that valuation reflects age, homegrown status, and a belief that his difficult first campaign does not erase what he showed before arriving.
Still, the numbers from last season are hard to ignore. Delap "struck just once in the Premier League and twice overall in an injury-hit campaign", a return that left him unable to build on the promise he showed in 2024/25. Chelsea, now under Xabi Alonso, are trimming a bloated senior group and appear intent on making firm decisions quickly before the September 1 deadline.
#Chelsea #delap #champions #last
That stance appears significant. Como, now managed by Cesc Fabregas, can offer a high-profile European platform after qualifying for the Champions League through a fourth-place Serie A finish. Yet Delap's preference points towards a different priority, regular football in England, familiarity with the division, and perhaps the chance to re-establish momentum after a difficult year in west London.
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Chelsea are "demanding £40m for Delap", a figure that would deliver a £10m profit on the £30m they paid Ipswich last summer. From the club's perspective, that valuation reflects age, homegrown status, and a belief that his difficult first campaign does not erase what he showed before arriving.
Still, the numbers from last season are hard to ignore. Delap "struck just once in the Premier League and twice overall in an injury-hit campaign", a return that left him unable to build on the promise he showed in 2024/25. Chelsea, now under Xabi Alonso, are trimming a bloated senior group and appear intent on making firm decisions quickly before the September 1 deadline.
#Chelsea #delap #champions #last
3 months ago
Ipswich's previous recruitment model can be traced back to their four seasons in League One.
After guiding Town back to the Championship in 2023, Kieran McKenna admitted the club had made a "conscious decision" not to target overseas players because of the fast and frantic nature of England's third tier.
A largely unchanged – but tightly knit – squad then exceeded expectations by finishing second in the Championship in 2023-24, making Ipswich the first side in 12 years to reach the Premier League through back-to-back promotions.
At that point, the Blues' hierarchy could have ripped up the modus operandi that had served them so well and pivoted towards more extensive overseas recruitment. Instead, they doubled down on the approach, focusing mainly on emerging domestic talent largely unproven beyond the Championship.
A £100m summer spending spree brought Omari Hutchinson, Jack Clarke, Liam Delap, Dara O'Shea and Jacob Greaves to Portman Road – players who had primarily shone in the second tier but were identified as having the potential to develop into established Premier League performers.
#premier #players #tier #largely
After guiding Town back to the Championship in 2023, Kieran McKenna admitted the club had made a "conscious decision" not to target overseas players because of the fast and frantic nature of England's third tier.
A largely unchanged – but tightly knit – squad then exceeded expectations by finishing second in the Championship in 2023-24, making Ipswich the first side in 12 years to reach the Premier League through back-to-back promotions.
At that point, the Blues' hierarchy could have ripped up the modus operandi that had served them so well and pivoted towards more extensive overseas recruitment. Instead, they doubled down on the approach, focusing mainly on emerging domestic talent largely unproven beyond the Championship.
A £100m summer spending spree brought Omari Hutchinson, Jack Clarke, Liam Delap, Dara O'Shea and Jacob Greaves to Portman Road – players who had primarily shone in the second tier but were identified as having the potential to develop into established Premier League performers.
#premier #players #tier #largely
3 months ago
Club Friendlies
Johor Darul Ta'zim 3 - 3 Chelsea FT
Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich in 2025 for £30m [Getty Images]
Liam Delap scored his first Chelsea goals since January as Xabi Alonso's side drew with Johor Darul Ta'zim in the final match of their pre-season tour.
With two games in successive days, Alonso named an entirely different XI to the one that beat AC Milan 3-0 in Jakarta on Saturday.
#Chelsea #delap #club
Johor Darul Ta'zim 3 - 3 Chelsea FT
Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich in 2025 for £30m [Getty Images]
Liam Delap scored his first Chelsea goals since January as Xabi Alonso's side drew with Johor Darul Ta'zim in the final match of their pre-season tour.
With two games in successive days, Alonso named an entirely different XI to the one that beat AC Milan 3-0 in Jakarta on Saturday.
#Chelsea #delap #club
3 months ago
Isak finds bottom corner as Liverpool lead Monaco
Arsenal losing to Dortmund as Inacio and Karetsas score for visitors
New ******* nal signing Guimaraes introduced at Emirates, but not in squad
Delap scores two penalties but Chelsea draw with Johor Darul Ta'zim
Ait-Nouri scores after Marmoush double as Man City beat Atletico Madrid
#arsenal #isak #dortmund #emirates
Arsenal losing to Dortmund as Inacio and Karetsas score for visitors
New ******* nal signing Guimaraes introduced at Emirates, but not in squad
Delap scores two penalties but Chelsea draw with Johor Darul Ta'zim
Ait-Nouri scores after Marmoush double as Man City beat Atletico Madrid
#arsenal #isak #dortmund #emirates
3 months ago
Chelsea have set an asking price of £65m for Nicolas Jackson with Aston Villa weighing up a formal approach.
Aston Villa are interested in a deal to sign Jackson, with Unai Emery open to a reunion with his former Villarreal player. The Villans have banked more than £190m from sales this summer and are contemplating an official bid for Jackson.
The Senegalese striker has returned to Chelsea from a season-long loan at Bayern Munich, where he scored 11 goals in 34 games for the German double-winners.
Bayerndecided against the £70m option to make the move permanent, though Chelsea retain confidence that the club can secure a significant sum for the forward.
According toThe Athletic, Chelsea value Jackson at £65m, a fee that would represent a club-record deal for Aston Villa. He's one of several strikers expected to leave West London this summer, with Emmanuel Emegha, Liam Delap and Marc Guiu all attracting suitors.
#jackson #deal #emery
Aston Villa are interested in a deal to sign Jackson, with Unai Emery open to a reunion with his former Villarreal player. The Villans have banked more than £190m from sales this summer and are contemplating an official bid for Jackson.
The Senegalese striker has returned to Chelsea from a season-long loan at Bayern Munich, where he scored 11 goals in 34 games for the German double-winners.
Bayerndecided against the £70m option to make the move permanent, though Chelsea retain confidence that the club can secure a significant sum for the forward.
According toThe Athletic, Chelsea value Jackson at £65m, a fee that would represent a club-record deal for Aston Villa. He's one of several strikers expected to leave West London this summer, with Emmanuel Emegha, Liam Delap and Marc Guiu all attracting suitors.
#jackson #deal #emery
3 months ago
Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday
Everton have completed the signing of Christian Nørgaard from ***** nal for an undisclosed fee. [Royal Blue Mersey]
The latest gallery as the Toffees sharpen up in Germany. [Everton FC]
With Chelsea's Liam Delap commanding a £40million price tag, Troy Parrott of AZ Alkmaar has been earmarked as a potential alternative for Everton. [Liverpool Echo]
Everton could be willing to sell Tyler Dibling if they can get a new winger through the door this summer. [Football Insider]
#royal #blue #germany #liam
Everton have completed the signing of Christian Nørgaard from ***** nal for an undisclosed fee. [Royal Blue Mersey]
The latest gallery as the Toffees sharpen up in Germany. [Everton FC]
With Chelsea's Liam Delap commanding a £40million price tag, Troy Parrott of AZ Alkmaar has been earmarked as a potential alternative for Everton. [Liverpool Echo]
Everton could be willing to sell Tyler Dibling if they can get a new winger through the door this summer. [Football Insider]
#royal #blue #germany #liam
3 months ago
It has been a few years since we last faced Juventus on the pitch. We've been on similar paths even if not exactly parallel, with the (once) Italian juggernauts failing to win their national league for six years and counting.
As always fitness, tactics and team chemistry take precedence in a preseason game. But if we can come out on top against a fellow embattled giant, then why not push for it?
Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez | Palestra, Fofana, Tosin, Hato | Caicedo (c), Nicoll-Jazuli | Quenda, João Pedro, Gittens | Welbeck
Substitutes from: Penders, Sharman-Lowe, Curd, Slonina, Sarr, Subuloye, Anselmino, Acheampong, Diakité, Essugo, Lavia, Walsh, Watson, Kellyman, Satpayev, Kavuma-McQueen, Estêvão, Mudryk, Neto, Jackson, Delap
Juventus starting eleven:
Di Gregorio | Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Çelik, Locatelli (c), Douglas Luiz, Cambiaso, Miretti, Boga, Milik
#juventus #starting #palestra #fofana
As always fitness, tactics and team chemistry take precedence in a preseason game. But if we can come out on top against a fellow embattled giant, then why not push for it?
Chelsea starting lineup (4-2-3-1):
Sánchez | Palestra, Fofana, Tosin, Hato | Caicedo (c), Nicoll-Jazuli | Quenda, João Pedro, Gittens | Welbeck
Substitutes from: Penders, Sharman-Lowe, Curd, Slonina, Sarr, Subuloye, Anselmino, Acheampong, Diakité, Essugo, Lavia, Walsh, Watson, Kellyman, Satpayev, Kavuma-McQueen, Estêvão, Mudryk, Neto, Jackson, Delap
Juventus starting eleven:
Di Gregorio | Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly, Çelik, Locatelli (c), Douglas Luiz, Cambiaso, Miretti, Boga, Milik
#juventus #starting #palestra #fofana
3 months ago
Tottenham Hotspur have joined the race to sign Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, rivalling Premier League counterparts Aston Villa, according to the Daily Mail. Xabi Alonso, Unai Emery and Roberto De Zerbi are at Stamford Bridge, Villa Park and the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, respectively.
Stamford Bridge executives have placed a £65m price tag on the 25-year-old forward, who spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich.
Spurs have prioritised strengthening their attack in the closing weeks of the summer window, having already reinforced other areas. The North Londoners have now turned to Jackson despite their interest in Cody Gakpo, who is currently not for sale by Liverpool.
Spurs will face stiff competition from Aston Villa, where manager Unai Emery is leading efforts to reunite with Jackson. Emery previously coached the striker at Villarreal and values his direct running, pressing energy, and versatility as ideal qualities to strengthen Villa's forward rotation alongside Ollie Watkins. Villa have already held preliminary talks with Jackson's representatives following Morgan Rogers' departure.
From Chelsea's perspective, the Blues are open to sanctioning a deal if their £65m threshold is met. Jackson scored 11 goals in 34 matches across all competitions last season, but returns to Stamford Bridge facing intense competition for places following the arrivals of Danny Welbeck and Emegha, adding to a striker group that already includes Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, and Marc Guiu. With Chelsea aiming to streamline their squad and generate transfer capital, a permanent departure remains a strong possibility.
#stamford #bridge
Stamford Bridge executives have placed a £65m price tag on the 25-year-old forward, who spent last season on loan at Bayern Munich.
Spurs have prioritised strengthening their attack in the closing weeks of the summer window, having already reinforced other areas. The North Londoners have now turned to Jackson despite their interest in Cody Gakpo, who is currently not for sale by Liverpool.
Spurs will face stiff competition from Aston Villa, where manager Unai Emery is leading efforts to reunite with Jackson. Emery previously coached the striker at Villarreal and values his direct running, pressing energy, and versatility as ideal qualities to strengthen Villa's forward rotation alongside Ollie Watkins. Villa have already held preliminary talks with Jackson's representatives following Morgan Rogers' departure.
From Chelsea's perspective, the Blues are open to sanctioning a deal if their £65m threshold is met. Jackson scored 11 goals in 34 matches across all competitions last season, but returns to Stamford Bridge facing intense competition for places following the arrivals of Danny Welbeck and Emegha, adding to a striker group that already includes Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, and Marc Guiu. With Chelsea aiming to streamline their squad and generate transfer capital, a permanent departure remains a strong possibility.
#stamford #bridge
3 months ago
Chelsea want between £35m and £40m for Liam Delap this summer as Premier League rivals chase the striker's signature.
Delap is free to leave Chelsea if a suitable offer arrives after a disappointing debut campaign at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old scored just twice in 41 appearances across all competitions, following his £30m arrival from Ipswich Town.
Despite that return, Chelsea are demanding a profit on Delap this summer. The Blues signed Delap with the help of a relegation release clause 12 months ago, and believes the forward is worth between £35m and £40m.
According to the iPaper, Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United are leading the chase. Everton held talks with Delap last summer, prior to his decision to join Chelsea, and remain keen on a deal.
Manchester United were former suitors of Delap but are understood to have rejected the chance to revive that interest this summer. United are seeking a forward to compete with Benjamin Sesko.
#delap #Chelsea #league
Delap is free to leave Chelsea if a suitable offer arrives after a disappointing debut campaign at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old scored just twice in 41 appearances across all competitions, following his £30m arrival from Ipswich Town.
Despite that return, Chelsea are demanding a profit on Delap this summer. The Blues signed Delap with the help of a relegation release clause 12 months ago, and believes the forward is worth between £35m and £40m.
According to the iPaper, Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United are leading the chase. Everton held talks with Delap last summer, prior to his decision to join Chelsea, and remain keen on a deal.
Manchester United were former suitors of Delap but are understood to have rejected the chance to revive that interest this summer. United are seeking a forward to compete with Benjamin Sesko.
#delap #Chelsea #league
3 months ago
Chelsea are looking to sell striker Liam Delap this summer with three clubs strongly interested according to reports.
The Blues signed Delap from Ipswich Town last summer on a six-year contract after triggering his £30 million release clause. However, Delap has yet to show his previous form at Stamford Bridge with the 23-year-old scoring just three times in 47 games for the club.
With another busy summer on the transfer market for Chelsea, the club are now looking to raise funds with the sale of Delap.
According to journalist Pete Hall of The i Paper, three teams are keen on signing the 23-year-old. The Trio of Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, and Everton are all said to be interested with a fee likely to be between £35 million to £40 million.
#delap #according #looking
The Blues signed Delap from Ipswich Town last summer on a six-year contract after triggering his £30 million release clause. However, Delap has yet to show his previous form at Stamford Bridge with the 23-year-old scoring just three times in 47 games for the club.
With another busy summer on the transfer market for Chelsea, the club are now looking to raise funds with the sale of Delap.
According to journalist Pete Hall of The i Paper, three teams are keen on signing the 23-year-old. The Trio of Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, and Everton are all said to be interested with a fee likely to be between £35 million to £40 million.
#delap #according #looking
