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Liam Delap has completed a move to Nottingham Forest after months of speculation. The Chelsea striker has signed a five-year deal and becomes Forest\u2019s club-record signing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just a year after joining Chelsea<\/a> from Ipswich Town in 2025, Delap has left the club. The signings of Emmanuel Emegha and Danny Welbeck have pushed Delap<\/a> down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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He is expected to be just one of a handful of departures this week. Enzo Fernandez is edging towards a huge move to Manchester City, while Nicolas Jackson has travelled to Aston Villa to undergo a medical.<\/p>\n

Delap managed just one goal in 28 Premier League appearances for Chelsea, and it is quite clear the jump from Ipswich to Chelsea was just too much to handle. Now, he gets a chance to shine at the City Ground.<\/p>\n

How much do Chelsea owe Ipswich as Delap departs?<\/h2>\n

It is believed Forest have paid an initial fee of \u00a345m to Chelsea for Delap\u2019s services, while a further \u00a35m could be due in add-ons. Ipswich are owed a slice however, according to Daily Mail reporter Kieran Gill.<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cAn add-on: Delap \u2013 terms of his transfer to Chelsea included a 20% profit-only sell-on fee for Ipswich, so more money due to Ipswich once sale to Forest is finalised,\u201d Gill reported moments before Delap left.<\/p>\n

Whether the profit clause is based on the initial fee or the overall package, Ipswich are due a hefty chunk. If it is based on the initial fee, profit is \u00a315m, and Ipswich get \u00a33m. If it is the overall package, it is \u00a34m.<\/p>\n

Liam Delap aims cheeky dig at Enzo Maresca on Forest website<\/h2>\n

Delap spoke to Forest\u2019s website<\/a> after the deal had been confirmed, underlining his delight at joining Forest and getting the chance to shine regularly. He will have to compete with Chris Wood and Igor Jesus.<\/p>\n

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But within the quotes on Oliver Glasner, were a few words that could be taken as a dig at Enzo Maresca<\/a>. Obviously, apart from this summer, the entirety of Delap\u2019s Chelsea spell was under the now-City boss.<\/p>\n

Delap suggested Maresca was not the manager for him: \u201cI spoke to the manager and I like his way, I think he can be the one to really help me develop and make that next step. Hopefully I can bring goals here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Who else could leave Chelsea in the next few days?<\/h2>\n

Delap is not the only player due to leave Chelsea. As aforementioned, Fernandez could join City, with some reports suggesting City will have to pay north of the initial \u00a3120m price tag Chelsea requested.<\/p>\n

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Then there is Jackson, who is due to join Villa for an initial \u00a347.5m and another \u00a317.5m in add-ons. Napoli have made an offer of \u00a313.75m for Marc Guiu<\/a>, but it falls below Chelsea\u2019s asking price, which is \u00a325m.<\/p>\n

Malo Gusto, Pedro Neto, Tosin Adarabioyo and plenty of other senior players could still go, while there is a medical taking place today for Mamadou Sarr<\/a> ahead of a season-long loan move to Real Sociedad.<\/p>\n

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