After weeks of intense speculation, multiple reliable sources have confirmed that Nottingham Forest have tabled a concrete offer for Liam Delap, the Chelsea forward who has been catching the eye this year. The bid signals the first move in what could be intense negotiations - with the team said to be reluctant to let an important player go unless his valuation is met. Nottingham Forest remain optimistic, but the deal is not without hurdles. Aston Villa, Fulham and Ipswich continue to monitor developments and could yet re-enter the race if negotiations stall or valuation gaps remain unresolved. Chelsea have also been linked with Jordan Henderson, Gerard Martin Langreo and Alexis MacAllister while Nottingham Forest are reportedly monitoring Anan Khalaili, Gustavo Sa and Andrei Ratiu. Can't get enough Nottingham Forest transfer rumours? Follow @PlayerSwitchCom on Twitter for the latest transfer news as it happens.