Liam Delap, Nottingham Forest’s £45 million club-record signing, recently spoke about his relationship with his younger brother, Finn, who plays for Burton, a team in England’s third-tier league. The two had a competitive childhood, often clashing in sports and other activities, but now they support each other’s careers. Delap is preparing for a potential full debut in a crucial match against Tottenham, while reflecting on the past 16 months since leaving Chelsea. At Chelsea, he made 28 top-flight appearances, scoring just one goal, with 12 of those games starting. He admits his career has not followed a straightforward path, but he has learned from the challenges, including loan spells at Stoke and Preston, which he considers valuable experiences. Delap was one of the most sought-after players in the summer transfer window, with interest from 18 Premier League clubs. He had discussions with several managers, including Oliver Glasner, who is now his head coach at Forest. Glasner wants Delap to focus on his strengths: physicality, power, and finishing. Delap has already made an impact this season, scoring 12 goals for Ipswich in the 2024-25 campaign, earning comparisons to Harry Kane as England’s No 9. He has represented England at every youth level and was in the same under-16s team as Jude Bellingham. Delap made his Forest debut as a substitute at Anfield, where he contributed to a goal through a quick throw-in. His coach, Glasner, discovered that Delap’s father, Rory, who played for Southampton and Stoke, had experience with throw-ins. However, Delap says he does not focus on long throws, emphasizing his role as a striker. He enjoys physical battles on the field and has learned to manage his aggression, having faced disciplinary issues earlier in his career. Delap highlights the importance of competition and determination, drawing parallels to his childhood rivalry with his brother. He also shared a viral video of himself calculating cube roots, a skill he learned in school, showing a different side of his personality. As he continues to develop at Forest, Delap remains focused on his growth as a player and the opportunities ahead.