Nottingham Forest in talks with Chelsea over move for Liam Delap – after forward was left out of Blues squad for win over Fulham

Nottingham Forest are talking to Chelsea about a deal for forward Liam Delap.The former Ipswich man was not part of the squad for Chelsea’s 3-2 Premier League win at Craven Cottage on Monday night and Daily Mail Sport reported last week that the club are willing to listen to offers for him.The 23-year-old joined from Ipswich last summer after an impressive season at Portman Road but scored just one Premier League goal in his debut campaign at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are willing to listen to offers from Liam Delap, who could go this summerOliver Glasner’s Forest are looking at making a deal work, with other Premier League clubs having also shown interest this summer. Ipswich were looking at a potential return, while Leeds – who beat Forest 1-0 in their clash at the weekend – are also keen but may find the likely fee required for a deal is too high.Everton could be in the market for a loan move if offers from rivals for permanent transfers fall down.It is understood Forest are initially trying for a loan move for Delap with an option to buy. They also like Jacob Murphy at Newcastle, who has interest from Everton too.So far this summer Forest have signed defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for £36m as well as midfielder Xaver Schlager and goalkeeper Steve Benda, both as free agents. They sold Elliot Anderson to Manchester City for £116m.