No Mercy from Xabi Alonso: Chelsea Striker Trains Alone, Now Set for Record-Breaking Exit

Pulse Sports Team 22:41 - 25 August 2026

English football club Nottingham Forest has reached an agreement with Chelsea for the transfer of striker Liam Delap. The 23-year-old is expected to command a fee of £45 million (approximately €52 million), with potential add-ons pushing the total to £50 million, as reported by DPA.

Liam Delap has been given the green light to leave Chelsea after manager Xabi Alonso informed him he was not part of his future plans. The English forward had been training separately from the squad, and his number nine shirt was subsequently assigned to another player.

Nottingham is reportedly set to pay a club-record fee for Delap, where he would compete for a starting spot with Chris Wood and Igor Jesus. This move would mark Delap's third club in as many seasons.

Chelsea acquired Delap from Ipswich last year for £30 million. Despite scoring only two goals across all competitions last season, the London club stands to make a profit on his sale.