AliousNottingham Forest Eye Sensational Move for Premier League Striking Prodigy Amid Summer Squad Overhaul
Nottingham Forest are laying the groundwork for a significant summer rebuild as they prepare for a demanding campaign that may include European football. With Nuno Espirito Santo looking to bolster his squad to meet next season’s challenges, a number of high-profile targets are now being considered.
While Southampton’s Mateus Fernandes remains on their radar and Bournemouth’s Evanilson has been loosely linked, the latest development sees Forest officially entering the race for a Premier League starlet who’s been turning heads across the country.
According to *The Telegraph*, Forest have now formally declared their interest in Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap. Despite Ipswich’s relegation, Delap’s individual performance this season — scoring 12 goals — has earned him widespread acclaim, with *The Guardian* dubbing him “one of the best strikers in the Premier League.” His availability for a reported £30 million has sparked interest from several top-tier clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea, and Newcastle United.
Forest, however, are eager to swoop in, seeing Delap as a natural fit for Espirito Santo’s tactical approach. While club officials acknowledge that landing the 21-year-old will be a tall order given the competition, they view him as a potentially transformative signing capable of easing the goal-scoring burden on Chris Wood.
In the event a move for Delap falls through, Forest could revisit their pursuit of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa. The Congolese international remains a firm target, though previous talks in January collapsed over a £40 million valuation. Should Brentford soften their stance, Forest may attempt to reignite negotiations.
In addition to Premier League targets, Forest are also casting a wider net, having dispatched scouts to monitor attacking talent in France and Germany as they aim to assemble a squad capable of competing on multiple fronts next season.
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