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£50m Nottingham Forest player actually nearly signed for Fulham this summer

Nottingham Forest signed five new players in the summer, with Oliver Glasner choosing quality over quantity in the transfer window. The Reds have made a…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 6:00 PM
£50m Nottingham Forest player actually nearly signed for Fulham this summer
Key Things to Know
  • Fulham considered signing striker Liam Delap before he completed a £50 million transfer to Nottingham Forest.
  • Fulham reportedly opted to sign Gonzalo Garcia instead of meeting the £50 million valuation for Delap.
  • Nottingham Forest completed a permanent deal for Delap from Chelsea during the summer transfer window.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap was reportedly targeted by Fulham during the summer transfer window before completing a £50 million move to the City Ground. Transfer expert Ben Jacobs revealed that Fulham had considered signing Delap from Chelsea but ultimately opted to bring in Gonzalo Garcia as a development option instead of paying the significant transfer fee.

Delap has faced early scrutiny after Forest won just one of their first six Premier League matches under Oliver Glasner. Despite missing a notable chance against Crystal Palace, Jacobs noted that adapting to the league takes time, while the writer suggests Delap can regain form with regular playing time.

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