Liam Delap has been told what he “needs” in order to become Harry Kane’s successor in the England national team, with Bobby Zamora admitting to GOAL that replacing an “extremely special” striker will be almost impossible. Following his big-money transfer from Chelsea to Nottingham Forest, 23-year-old frontman Delap is hoping to prove himself deserving of a chance to lead the Three Lions’ attacking unit.
As Harry Kane approaches the twilight of his career, England face a daunting task to find a suitable replacement for their talismanic captain. However, talkSPORT's Simon Jordan believes Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap could be the man to answer Thomas Tuchel's attacking prayers.
Liam Delap has been billed as the “next Harry Kane” for some time, but former England striker Andy Cole has told GOAL why he is “not sure” that the £50 million ($68m) Nottingham Forest new boy can become the heir to that throne. The Three Lions are crying out for a suitable successor to their record-shattering captain to step up, with an iconic No.9 shirt set to become available at some point in the not too distant future.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window once again proved to be exceptionally busy, with some huge names making big-money moves all the way up to Deadline Day on September 1.
Nottingham Forest have completed the marquee £50m signing of striker Liam Delap from Chelsea on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old forward arrives at the City Ground for an initial £45m fee plus £5m in add-ons, aiming to reignite his Premier League form after finding starting opportunities limited during his solitary season at Stamford Bridge.
Chris Wood has welcomed the imminent £50m arrival of Liam Delap from Chelsea, insisting the record signing will bring "healthy competition" to Nottingham Forest. Oliver Glasner's side suffered a second straight home defeat without scoring after falling 2-0 to Leeds United in the Carabao Cup, underlining the urgent need for attacking firepower.
Nottingham Forest have agreed a club-record £50-million deal to sign striker Liam Delap from Chelsea. The 23-year-old forward has struggled for regular playing time at Stamford Bridge under manager Xabi Alonso, managing just one Premier League goal last season. Forest will pay an initial £45m plus add-ons to secure the frontman ahead of the transfer deadline.
Nottingham Forest have opened advanced negotiations with Chelsea over a potential deal for striker Liam Delap as the summer transfer window enters its final week. The 23-year-old forward appears to have no place in Xabi Alonso's plans at Stamford Bridge, having been completely omitted from the matchday squad for the Blues' recent 3-2 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Chelsea have officially announced their squad numbers for the upcoming campaign, with Joao Pedro taking the prestigious No.9 shirt from Liam Delap. Pedro's reward comes after an outstanding debut season, while Delap faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge as the club shake up their roster ahead of Monday's opening fixture.
Como head coach Cesc Fabregas is looking to further exploit his connections at Stamford Bridge by launching a move for another Chelsea star. Having already secured the signing of Trevoh Chalobah from his former club, the Spanish icon has now set his sights on out-of-favour forward Liam Delap.
Como have reportedly turned their attention to Chelsea striker Liam Delap after negotiations for Moise Kean hit a roadblock. The ambitious Italian club are actively searching for attacking reinforcements to strengthen their squad ahead of the new campaign.
Chelsea have placed a £50 million asking price on Liam Delap as Premier League clubs prepare to launch official moves for the striker. The forward could leave Stamford Bridge just one year after completing a £30m transfer from Ipswich Town. Having scored only two goals during a difficult debut campaign, Delap has struggled to win over new manager Xabi Alonso ahead of the September transfer deadline.
After a raft of new arrivals, the Blues and their new manager have plenty of work to do in what remains of the transfer window to cut down their bloated squad, with plenty of big-name players facing an uncertain future.
Former Everton senior scout Bryan King has urged Chelsea striker Liam Delap to leave Stamford Bridge for Goodison Park this summer to rebuild his career. Following a difficult debut campaign in West London, Delap has been advised to follow the pathway carved out by Romelu Lukaku when he made a similar move early in his career.
Liam Delap is reportedly determined to remain at Chelsea for "at least another season" as he seeks to silence his critics following a frustrating debut campaign. The 23-year-old striker is prepared to fight for his place in west London despite seeing his opportunities limited by stiff competition up front and a string of poorly-timed injuries.
As the 2025-26 Premier League season draws to a close, it's time to look back on what has been a campaign full of twists and turns. Arsenal eventually saw off the challenge of Manchester City to secure the title, but European places and the final berth in the relegation zone are still to be decided into the final day.
