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Liam Delap transfer ‘reality’ set out as Nottingham Forest striker prepares for Ipswich return

Nottingham Forest striker Liam Delap will face former club Ipswich Town in a big Premier League clash tonight…

By Sarah Clapson · Nottingham Post

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Oliver Glasner backed Liam Delap to overcome his £45 million transfer price tag ahead of facing Ipswich Town.
Nottingham Forest signed Delap from Chelsea on a permanent transfer for £45 million during the summer.
Delap has scored once this season for 19th-placed Forest, who have netted just five Premier League goals.

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Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner has backed striker Liam Delap to overcome his £45 million price tag ahead of facing former club Ipswich Town. Forest sit in 19th place in the Premier League with only five goals scored, but Glasner confirmed Delap deserves to start at Portman Road following an impressive display against Arsenal.

Glasner noted that Delap is still adjusting after a difficult spell at Chelsea, emphasizing that modern transfer inflation drives high fees. The manager expressed complete confidence in Delap's finishing abilities and stressed that the team must create more chances to get the 23-year-old forward into dangerous goalscoring positions.

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