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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.

Chelsea are reportedly preparing a blockbuster bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as they brace for the departure of Enzo Fernandez. Manchester City are pushing hard to secure the signature of the Argentina international before the transfer window closes, forcing the Blues to identify a premium replacement to ensure they are not left short in midfield.

Raheem Sterling is facing a potential two-year prison sentence after being formally charged following a high-profile car crash in May. The former Manchester City and Liverpool winger was involved in a single-vehicle collision on the M3 involving his luxury Lamborghini.

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.