The Glasner effect could transform Delap
An outlay of £50m for a striker who scored one league goal last season - at a £20m profit to Chelsea - has caught the eye. The overriding positive for Forest fans digesting Delap's inflated fee - which can be partly explained by Ipswich Town reportedly receiving 20% of any profit made on their £30m sale to Chelsea last summer - is that Oliver Glasner's man-management and tactical set-up are both…
In a summer of record-breaking transfer fees, Nottingham Forest's acquisition of Liam Delap for £50m has raised eyebrows. Despite scoring just one league goal last season and generating a £20m profit for Chelsea, Delap's potential is seen as a valuable addition to the Forest squad. This high-profile signing is largely attributed to the expertise of manager Oliver Glasner, who has a track record of successfully transforming center-forwards.
Glasner's tactical preferences align well with Delap's skills, favoring possession-based play and direct, fast-paced attacks. Before Forest, Delap had previously impressed in the Premier League, showcasing his goal-scoring abilities. What sets Delap apart is his age, as he is one of only ten English forwards under 23 currently playing in Europe's top leagues.
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has even dubbed Delap as "the obvious long-term successor to Harry Kane." With Glasner's guidance, Delap's career trajectory could potentially reach new heights, as seen with his previous success with Jean-Philippe Mateta, who went on to represent France at the 2026 World Cup under Glasner's management.
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