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Nottingham Forest 'very close' to transfer agreement that will tick Oliver Glasner request

Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks with Chelsea over a deal for Liam Delap, while also closing in on Fiorentina defender Dodo. Head coach Oliver Glasner has said he is confident of adding two more players before the transfer window closes.

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Forest push for Delap and Dodo as Glasner targets late window additions

Nottingham Forest are working to complete two more signings before the summer transfer window closes, with the club in advanced talks with Chelsea over striker Liam Delap and believed to be very close to an agreement for Fiorentina defender Dodo.

The moves would address head coach Oliver Glasner's stated desire to bring in a right-back and a striker. Forest have until 11pm on September 1 to finalise business, and Glasner has expressed confidence that the club will get deals over the line.

"The club is working very hard to get these deals done," he said. "I'm very confident that we will get in two more high-quality players."

Delap negotiations advance

According to the Press Association, talks between Delap's camp and Forest began on Monday, with the 23-year-old forward having been told he is not in the plans of new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso. Delap has been training separately from Alonso's first-team group and had his squad number reassigned ahead of the new season.

Delap, the son of former Irish international Rory Delap, joined Chelsea from Ipswich a year ago for £30 million. The Guardian reports that Forest were interested in the striker when he made that move, and the two clubs are now discussing a deal.

Chelsea are holding out for a fee of around £50 million for Delap, according to multiple reports. Delap managed only two goals in all competitions last season, with one of those coming in the league, and his campaign was disrupted by shoulder and hamstring injuries.

Delap was left out of Chelsea's squad for Monday's Premier League victory over Fulham, and has lost his No. 9 shirt to Joao Pedro. Chelsea are looking to trim their 39-man senior squad before the deadline, and Delap is one of several players expected to leave.

Should the move go through, Delap would provide competition for Chris Wood and Igor Jesus in attack.

Dodo deal close

In a separate move, Forest are closing in on Fiorentina defender Dodo, with Italian publication Viola News reporting that the two clubs are close to a "definitive agreement".

Dodo is surplus to requirements at Fiorentina and has just 12 months remaining on his contract, prompting the Italian club to try to sell him this summer rather than lose him for free next year. Reports suggest Fiorentina want €12 million (£10 million) for the 27-year-old, while Forest are offering around €10 million (£8.5 million). A compromise is expected to be reached.

Dodo joined Fiorentina from Shakhtar Donetsk four years ago and has made more than 100 league appearances in Italy. He would add to Forest's strong Brazilian contingent at the City Ground, which includes John Victor, Murillo, Morato, Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus. He is also familiar with Forest defender Nikola Milenkovic from their time together in Florence.

Summer business so far

Forest have already signed three players this summer: midfielder Xaver Schlager, defender Ousmane Diomande, and back-up goalkeeper Steven Benda. Only Diomande commanded a fee, with the former Sporting defender arriving for £34 million.

Glasner has said that further strengthening in midfield has been placed on the backburner, despite the club having previously targeted Tottenham's Lucas Bergvall. He has also insisted that Forest will not rip up their plans following Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Leeds United, describing such a reaction as "panic".

"It stays the same," he said when asked if the loss had changed his thinking. "I think this would just be panic if we now start judging the players differently after one game."

Cup rematch and injury news

Forest host Leeds in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday, a rematch of their Premier League defeat on Saturday. Morgan Gibbs-White will miss the game due to a knee problem, but the club hope he will be available for the trip to Liverpool on Saturday.

Glasner also provided an update on Murillo and Callum Hudson-Odoi, noting that both players are not yet in top shape after long injuries. He praised Murillo's performance against Leeds, saying the defender played well until fatigue set in.

Elsewhere in the window

In other transfer news, Aston Villa are ramping up their interest in Club Brugge defender Joel Ordóñez, with the Ecuador centre-back seen as a replacement for Ezri Konsa. Villa had a bid for Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis rejected.

Coventry City are working on a deal to make Brentford defender Ethan Pinnock their ninth summer signing, while Sunderland have signed midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for a reported £8 million.

How each outlet told it

breakingnews.ie as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC

Framing: Headline focuses on 'talks' and 'exit', presenting the move as in progress but not final. — informative and slightly dramatic; includes a digression into the Fulham match details.

Facts Included:

Liam Delap is growing nearer to a Chelsea exit, with the striker in advanced talks with Nottingham Forest, the Press Association understands.
Delap had his squad number reassigned ahead of the new season and has been training separately from Xabi Alonso’s main group.
Delap has been told he is not in the new manager’s plans.
Chelsea are holding out for a £50 million fee for a player they signed for £30m from Ipswich a year ago.
Delap managed only two goals in all competitions last season.
Talks began on Monday between Delap’s camp and Forest.
Should the move go through, he would provide competition with Chris Wood and Igor Jesus.
Chelsea opened their new Premier League campaign with a 3-2 win over Fulham on Monday night.
Morgan Rogers, a summer £117 million buy from Aston Villa, got the Blues’ second goal.
Rogers contributed to an attacking display alongside Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro.
New manager Xabi Alonso victory in his first game in charge.
Joao Pedro’s goal after 31 seconds gave them the perfect start.
An error from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez allowed Josh King to equalise.
Rogers’ goal restored the lead before Palmer made it three.
Concern for Alonso: 'questionable defensive display' and 'avoidable goal via debutant Gonzalo Garcia from another Sanchez blunder'.
Rogers said: 'It was a great game to play in. I thought the quality of our play was excellent and it was so enjoyable out there.'

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Nottinghamshire Live as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC

Framing: Headline emphasizes 'agreement reached' and 'club record deal', focusing on the financial magnitude and success of the transfer. — positive and celebratory; describes the fee as 'splash out' and 'club record'.

Facts Included:

Nottingham Forest have reached an agreement with Chelsea for Liam Delap.
Delap is set to join on a permanent basis for a club record fee.
Forest have brought in three new faces so far: Xaver Schlager, Ousmane Diomande, and Steven Benda.
Glasner has earmarked adding another two before the transfer window closes on September 1.
Forest are believed to be set to splash out in the region of £45 million for the 23-year-old.
The fee would top the £37.5m winger Omari Hutchinson cost from Ipswich Town 12 months ago.
Reports suggest Delap could undergo a medical within the next 24 hours.
Forest want to add a right wing-back in the final days of the window.
Glasner said last week that a midfielder was no longer a priority due to James McAtee demonstrating he can operate in that role.
Dilane Bakwa will be among outgoings, set to join Lille on loan.
Forest take on Leeds United this evening in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
Glasner’s first competitive game ended in a 1-0 defeat to Leeds on Saturday.

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Nottinghamshire Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC

Framing: Headline frames Glasner 'rules out' a scenario, focusing on his stance against panic and reaffirming his confidence. — confident and measured; quotes Glasner extensively to convey stability.

Facts Included:

Nottingham Forest have little more than a week remaining to complete their summer window transfer business.
Head coach Oliver Glasner is confident Forest will get the signings they want over the line before the transfer window closes.
Forest have brought in three summer additions: Xaver Schlager, Ousmane Diomande, and Steven Benda.
Glasner said last week the idea of further strengthening in midfield has been placed on the backburner, despite previously targeting Tottenham Hotspur's Lucas Bergvall.
Glasner wants to see two new faces through the City Ground doors before the 11pm September 1 deadline, with a right-back and a striker wanted.
Glasner insisted Forest ripping up their plans following Saturday’s 1-0 defeat to Leeds would be a sign of 'panic'.
Glasner said: 'No, it stays the same. I think this would just be panic if we now start judging the players differently after one game.'
Glasner mentioned some players arrived late and others had long injuries, such as Murillo and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Glasner praised Murillo's performance on Saturday but noted he should have subbed him earlier due to fatigue.
Glasner said: 'I'm even more confident today than I was on Saturday that we will have these two players in before the end of the transfer window. But don't ask me names!'
Glasner's competitive bow ended in a 1-0 defeat to Leeds but he was encouraged by the performance.

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Nottinghamshire Live as of Aug 23, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC

Framing: Headline emphasizes 'very close' to agreement, highlighting imminent progress on one of Glasner's requests (right-back). — optimistic and forward-looking; uses phrases like 'closing in' and 'very close'.

Facts Included:

Nottingham Forest are 'very close' to reaching a transfer agreement for Fiorentina defender Dodo, it has been claimed.
The Reds have until 11pm on September 1 to get any remaining deals done.
They have already brought in Xaver Schlager, Ousmane Diomande and Steven Benda.
They want a further two additions to strengthen Oliver Glasner’s squad.
A right-back and a striker are the two positions Forest are looking at ahead of deadline day.
Previous reports suggested the Reds were in line to pay €10 million (£8.5m) for the full-back.
According to Italian publication Viola News, Fiorentina want €12m (£10m) for the 27-year-old.
It is suggested a middle ground should be easy to achieve and a 'definitive agreement' is believed to be 'very close'.
Dodo has just 12 months remaining on his current contract.
He joined Fiorentina from Shakhtar Donetsk four years ago and has made more than 100 league appearances in Italy.
Forest already have a strong Brazilian contingent at the City Ground through John Victor, Murillo, Morato, Jair Cunha and Igor Jesus.
Dodo will be familiar to Reds defender Nikola Milenkovic from their time together at Fiorentina.
Glasner said after Saturday’s defeat: 'I don't expect anybody for the Tuesday game against Leeds. But until the end, there's nothing new - there's two more players, two different positions. The club is really working very hard to get these deals done.'

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Sports Mole as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

Framing: Headline describes Delap as 'rated flop' and focuses on a move, emphasizing negative performance and transfer away. — critical and slightly dismissive; uses terms like 'flop' and 'disappointing return'.

Facts Included:

Liam Delap is rumoured to be closing in on a move away from Chelsea, just 12 months after joining from Ipswich Town for £30m.
Delap endured a frustrating debut campaign heavily disrupted by shoulder and hamstring injuries.
Delap managed a disappointing return of just one league goal across the entire season.
Chelsea are actively looking to sanction a number of player sales and loan departures to trim their bloated 39-man senior squad before the transfer deadline on September 1.
Delap has been officially made available for transfer and is training separately from the first-team group.
According to BBC Sport, Nottingham Forest are actively working on a deal to bring the English striker to the City Ground.
The two clubs maintain a positive working relationship.
It is unclear whether talks concern a permanent transfer or a temporary loan, given Chelsea reportedly set a high price of £50m.
Forest aims to strengthen their attack to challenge forwards Chris Wood and Igor Jesus.
Delap was completely omitted from the squad for Monday's Premier League victory against Fulham.
Delap lost his prestigious No. 9 shirt to Joao Pedro.
Forest have already recruited Ousmane Diomande, Xaver Schlager and Steve Benda.
Forest's transfer war chest was boosted by the club-record £116m sale of Elliot Anderson to Manchester City and the £9m departure of Taiwo Awoniyi to Coventry City.

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Sports Mole as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Framing: Headline focuses on Romano's revelation and the player's decision, lending credibility to the transfer saga. — excited and confident; uses 'imminent', 'significant statement of intent'.

Facts Included:

Nottingham Forest have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap.
Delap has endured a frustrating spell at Stamford Bridge since arriving from Ipswich Town for £30m last summer.
Delap was completely frozen out of the first-team picture under Xabi Alonso and was omitted from the squad for Monday's 3-2 victory against Fulham.
Chelsea have been actively attempting to offload the attacker to trim their bloated senior squad.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have agreed a financial package worth approximately £45m.
The player has already said yes to the ambitious sporting project at the City Ground.
Delap was reportedly heavily convinced to join following positive direct conversations with Forest head coach Oliver Glasner.
A comprehensive medical examination has already been booked.
Glasner recently confirmed his desire to secure two more high-quality signings before the window closes.
Glasner has implemented a three-man defensive system that relies on powerful transitional play.
Delap will provide competition for Chris Wood and Igor Jesus.
Delap could be available for the trip to Liverpool if paperwork is processed smoothly.

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Evening Standard as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC

Framing: Headline uses 'fire sale' to frame Chelsea's selling spree and highlights the £50m deal, focusing on the financial aspect and mass exodus. — neutral with a hint of drama; uses 'fire sale' and 'pocket'.

Facts Included:

Chelsea have agreed to sell Liam Delap to Nottingham Forest in a deal that could pocket the Blues all of £50million.
Forest were in contact with Delap’s representatives on Monday.
Standard Sport understands talks between the clubs followed and Forest are set to sign the Chelsea striker for £45m plus a further £5m in add-ons.
Chelsea placed a valuation of £50m on the player this summer once they decided they were willing to sell him.
Chelsea’s preference was always a sale rather than a loan for the 23-year-old.
Delap joined Chelsea ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup after beating off interest from Manchester United and Everton to sign him from Ipswich Town after triggering his £30m relegation release clause.
Chelsea are expected to turn a profit on the former England youth international.
Delap found starts hard to come by due to injury issues and strong form of Joao Pedro.
He leaves having scored just three goals and assisted five in 47 appearances across all competitions.
His chances for 2026/27 have been hurt by the summer signing of Emmanuel Emegha.

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The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC

Framing: Headline emphasizes 'close in on signing' indicating ongoing negotiations, but does not specify fee or commitment level. — neutral and reserved; describes negotiations as 'advanced talks' without confirming agreement.

Facts Included:

Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks with Chelsea over a deal for Liam Delap.
Oliver Glasner wants two more signings before the transfer window closes a week on Tuesday.
Delap is out of favour at Stamford Bridge and has been training away from Xabi Alonso’s first team.
Delap was left out of Chelsea’s squad for their game at Fulham on Monday.
Glasner has implemented a three-man defence at Forest and is keen to strengthen at wing-back.
Glasner said: 'The club is working very hard to get these deals done. I’m very confident that we will get in two more high-quality players.'
Forest have signed Ousmane Diomande, Xaver Schlager and Steven Benda this summer, paying a fee only for the former; Diomande joined in a £34m deal from Sporting.
Forest host Leeds in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday, a rematch of their Premier League defeat last Saturday.
Morgan Gibbs-White will miss the game because of a knee problem but Forest hope he will be available for the trip to Liverpool on Saturday.
Aston Villa are ramping up their interest in the Club Brugge defender Joel Ordóñez.
Villa want Ordóñez to replace Ezri Konsa and had a bid for Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis rejected.
Coventry City are working on a deal to make Brentford defender Ethan Pinnock their ninth summer signing.
Pinnock made just four top-flight appearances last season.
Sunderland have signed midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for a reported £8m.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimNottingham Forest are in advanced talks with Chelsea over a deal for Liam Delap.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC, breakingnews.ie as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimNottingham Forest and Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement for the permanent transfer of Liam Delap.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Nottinghamshire Live as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC, Sports Mole as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe transfer fee for Liam Delap is approximately £45 million.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Nottinghamshire Live as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC, Sports Mole as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe transfer fee for Liam Delap could reach £50 million including add-ons.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Evening Standard as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
ClaimLiam Delap joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town for £30 million.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets) via Sports Mole as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC, Evening Standard as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC, breakingnews.ie as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimLiam Delap has been training separately from Chelsea's first team.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets) via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC, Sports Mole as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC, breakingnews.ie as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimLiam Delap was left out of Chelsea's squad for their Premier League match against Fulham on Monday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC, Sports Mole as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC
ClaimLiam Delap scored one league goal for Chelsea last season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Sports Mole as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC
ClaimLiam Delap scored two goals in all competitions for Chelsea last season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via breakingnews.ie as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimLiam Delap scored three goals and assisted five in 47 appearances for Chelsea across all competitions.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via Evening Standard as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
ClaimChelsea have placed a valuation of £50 million on Liam Delap.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets) via breakingnews.ie as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC, Evening Standard as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC, Sports Mole as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC
ClaimChelsea's preference was a sale rather than a loan for Liam Delap.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Evening Standard as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:17 PM UTC
ClaimOliver Glasner wants two more signings before the transfer window closes on September 1.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC, Nottinghamshire Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC
ClaimOliver Glasner said: 'The club is working very hard to get these deals done. I’m very confident that we will get in two more high-quality players.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC
ClaimNottingham Forest have signed Ousmane Diomande, Xaver Schlager and Steven Benda this summer.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (3 outlets) via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC, Nottinghamshire Live as of Aug 23, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC, Sports Mole as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC
ClaimOusmane Diomande joined Nottingham Forest in a £34 million deal from Sporting.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC
ClaimNottingham Forest host Leeds United in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC, Nottinghamshire Live as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:16 PM UTC
ClaimNottingham Forest lost 1-0 to Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nottinghamshire Live as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC
ClaimMorgan Gibbs-White will miss Nottingham Forest's Carabao Cup match against Leeds United due to a knee problem but is expected to be available for the trip to Liverpool on Saturday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC
ClaimNottingham Forest are interested in signing Fiorentina defender Dodo.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nottinghamshire Live as of Aug 23, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimFiorentina want €12 million (£10 million) for Dodo.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nottinghamshire Live as of Aug 23, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimDodo has 12 months remaining on his contract with Fiorentina.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nottinghamshire Live as of Aug 23, 2026, 12:17 PM UTC
ClaimAston Villa are interested in signing Club Brugge defender Joel Ordóñez.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC
ClaimAston Villa had a bid for Southampton's Taylor Harwood-Bellis rejected.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC
ClaimCoventry City are working on a deal to sign Brentford defender Ethan Pinnock.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC
ClaimEthan Pinnock made four top-flight appearances last season.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC
ClaimSunderland have signed midfielder Jules Ahoka from Royal Antwerp for a reported £8 million.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Guardian — World as of Aug 24, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC
ClaimNottingham Forest's transfer budget was boosted by the sale of Elliot Anderson to Manchester City for £116 million.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC
ClaimTaiwo Awoniyi left Nottingham Forest to Coventry City for £9 million.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Sports Mole as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC
ClaimChelsea sold Morgan Rogers to Aston Villa for £117 million in the summer.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via breakingnews.ie as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimChelsea defeated Fulham 3-2 in the Premier League on Monday.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via breakingnews.ie as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimMorgan Rogers scored Chelsea's second goal in their 3-2 victory over Fulham.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via breakingnews.ie as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimLiam Delap's squad number at Chelsea was reassigned to Joao Pedro.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via breakingnews.ie as of Aug 25, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC, Sports Mole as of Aug 25, 2026, 12:15 AM UTC
ClaimDilane Bakwa is set to join Lille on loan from Nottingham Forest.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Nottinghamshire Live as of Aug 25, 2026, 7:19 PM UTC

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