Nottingham Forest is actively pursuing a deal for Chelsea forward Liam Delap as the club looks to finalize its squad before the transfer window shuts next Tuesday. Delap, 23, has fallen out of favor at Stamford Bridge and is currently training away from the main squad under manager Xabi Alonso. He was notably absent from Chelsea’s recent match-day squad against Fulham.

Forest manager Oliver Glasner has expressed a desire to secure two additional signings before the deadline. In addition to the pursuit of Delap, who was previously a target for the club during his time at Ipswich, Glasner is reportedly looking to bolster the team's wing-back positions. The manager has recently shifted the team’s tactical setup to a three-man defense and is working closely with the club’s leadership to facilitate these roster changes.

While the transfer appears to be progressing, the report notes that Delap’s transition away from Chelsea follows a period where he was excluded from first-team activities. The club is currently working to finalize the terms of the move, though no official agreement has been confirmed at this time.