Nottingham Forest v Leeds live, Carabao Cup team news and Delap move | OneFootball

Nottingham Forest host Leeds United in the Carabao Cup at the City Ground tonight, seeking a response after Saturday’s 1-0 league defeat settled by Anton Stach’s late free-kick in Oliver Glasner’s first competitive game. Kick-off is at eight pm.

According to Nottingham Post, Forest have reached an agreement with Chelsea for Liam Delap, with the striker set to join permanently for a club record fee. The 23-year-old’s move is thought to be around £45 million, with the window closing at 11pm.

Team news: Forest start with Sels, Diomande, Milenkovic, Jair, Aina, Schlager, Dominguez, Williams, Jesus, Kalimuendo, Wood. Substitutes are John, Murillo, Sangare, Hudson-Odoi, Ndoye, Hutchinson, McAtee, Netz, Abbott. Diomande makes his debut and MGW misses out with a slight knee issue.

Glasner remains confident of further business before the deadline, with a right-back and a striker still targeted. Midfield additions are on the backburner after interest in Tottenham Hotspur’s Lucas Bergvall, and he cautioned against ripping up plans following the 1-0 loss. Forest have already added Xaver Schlager, Ousmane Diomande and back-up goalkeeper Steven Benda.

Forest have completed their warm-up on a crisp night by the Trent as the clubs meet again in the second round. Glasner has spoken about wanting to win any competition he enters, though his focus stays on the next game. A positive result tonight would offer a timely lift before Anfield this weekend.

Source: Nottingham Post

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