Published Aug 17, 2026, 1:41 PM GMT+1

Dominic is a football journalist for Football FanCast, specialising in Premier League reporting, transfer analysis and the EFL. He graduated from the University of Huddersfield in 2022 with a first-class honours degree in Sports Journalism.
 

Since leaving university, Dominic has written for several leading football publications, including GiveMeSport, Football FanCast, The Transfer Tavern and Sports Mole, producing everything from transfer exclusives and breaking news to in-depth analysis and match coverage.
 

Dominic has previously worked in club media with FC Halifax Town, as well as for The Halifax Courier, where he interviewed figures including Pete Wild, Gary Johnson and Phil Parkinson. He has also interviewed the likes of Gus Poyet and Dean Saunders for Football FanCast.
 

His expertise lies in assessing the credibility of transfer stories, analysing what potential deals mean for clubs on and off the pitch and providing context behind football's biggest talking points. Through years of covering Manchester United and Newcastle United, Dominic has developed an extensive understanding of both clubs, their recruitment strategies and the issues that matter most to supporters. His reporting is informed by established relationships across the football industry, providing valuable insight into the game's biggest stories.
 

A Tranmere Rovers supporter, Dominic has a particular passion for the EFL and enjoys covering every level of the English football pyramid.

It was revealed this weekend that Everton are leading the race to sign Delap, who has been valued at £40m by the Blues, despite him struggling to make an impact during his debut campaign at Stamford Bridge last season.

The Englishman finished the season with just one Premier League goal, and he averaged just 0.08 goals per 90, with Joao Pedro ultimately displacing him in the starting XI.

However, the former Ipswich Town man was on the scoresheet on 12 occasions in 37 appearances during the 2024-25 Premier League season, at which point he received major plaudits from Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler, who admitted he's been a long-term admirer.

The Tricky Trees relied on Morgan Gibbs-White and lacked a consistent striker last season, as Chris Wood spent a prolonged period on the treatment table, and if Delap is able to replicate his Ipswich form, he could be a solid addition to Oliver Glasner's squad.

Nottingham Forest join the race for Liam Delap

According to a report from talkSPORT, Nottingham Forest have now entered the race to sign Delap, and the Chelsea centre-forward is keen to remain a Premier League player beyond the summer.

The Blues are demanding £40m for their striker, despite the fact he struggled to hit the heights expected of him last season, after arriving at Stamford Bridge for £30m.

The ex-Ipswich man remains in high demand, with Newcastle United also keen, while Manchester United have also been named as potential suitors, after showing an interest last summer.

Nottingham Forest still working to sign new midfielder

Bringing in a new centre-forward may be important, considering Wood will turn 35 in December, and Igor Jesus bagged just six Premier League goals last season.

However, Forest also remain keen on signing a midfielder too, with it recently being revealed that Glasner is personally keen on signing AC Milan star Youssouf Fofana, and the Italian side are prepared to cash-in on the Frenchman for just £13m this summer.

Ruben Amorim considers Fofana surplus to requirements, despite him featuring regularly throughout the 2025-26 campaign, chipping in with two goals and three assists in 33 Serie A matches.