Chelsea Complete Huge Liam Delap Sale
Chelsea have completed the sale of Liam Delap to Nottingham Forest in another major move during the final week of the transfer window.
The striker leaves Stamford Bridge after just one season.
Forest Get Their Striker
Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal worth around £50 million for Delap.
The transfer gives Forest another major attacking option.
Chelsea Make a Profit
Chelsea signed Delap from Ipswich for around £30 million.
Selling him for approximately £50 million means the Blues make a significant profit.
However, Ipswich are reportedly entitled to a percentage because of a sell-on clause. goal.com
Why Chelsea Sold Him
Xabi Alonso reportedly decided that Delap was not the ideal fit for his system.
Chelsea therefore chose to move him on rather than keep an unhappy squad player.
Forest Have High Expectations
A £50 million striker will be expected to score goals.
Delap now has a huge opportunity to establish himself.
Chelsea Still Need a No.9
The departure leaves Chelsea with fewer central striking options.
That could force the club back into the market.