Nottingham Forest ‘to secure’ Liam Delap loan, setback for Leeds United before EFL Cup tie | OneFootball

Leeds United face Nottingham Forest again in the EFL Cup second round at the City Ground on Tuesday, 25 August, but their league rivals have dealt them an off-field setback as a move for striker target Liam Delap gathers pace.

The Telegraph reports Forest are stepping up negotiations with Chelsea over an initial loan for the 23-year-old. talkSPORT claims talks are advancing quickly as Forest look to make two marquee additions before the deadline.

Oliver Glasner is said to rate Delap highly after tracking him since his Crystal Palace spell. The reports also state Chelsea value the forward at £50m and that he is keen to kickstart his career at the City Ground.

Leeds have monitored Delap for some time and showed interest after selling Joel Piroe, yet Forest are now thought to be leading the race for his signature as the window ticks down. The situation risks a double frustration for Leeds with a target potentially joining an imminent cup opponent and league rivals.

Meanwhile, Leeds have turned attention to alternatives, opening talks with the representatives of RB Leipzig striker Conrad Harder over a potential move to West Yorkshire.

Source: Leedsunited.news

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