Ipswich Town has formally made an offer to secure the services of Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson, as verified by sources to TEAMtalk.
Hutchinson recently had his contract extended by Chelsea, entering what would have been his final contractual year.
Although the extension does not secure Hutchinson’s stay with Chelsea, it may help the club in negotiating a higher transfer fee for the 20-year-old winger.
Chelsea must first offload players before considering new recruits, and Hutchinson is among the select few players drawing interest and potentially facing a sale.
Having impressed fans during his loan period at Ipswich Town last season, Hutchinson played a crucial role in the team’s successful promotion campaign. Should Chelsea allow his departure, Hutchinson would likely play a significant part in Ipswich Town’s upcoming season.
Despite Hutchinson’s talent, regular playing time at Chelsea seems a challenge for the upcoming season, irrespective of the managerial situation.
As negotiations continue, it seems Hutchinson’s admiration for Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna could sway his decision in favor of a move to Suffolk.
Ipswich Town appears keen on securing a permanent deal in the upcoming transfer window, while there are murmurs of a potential loan arrangement if Ipswich Town remains in the Premier League, requiring a fee of around £25m.
Ipswich Town is now on the verge of formally bidding for Hutchinson, with reports suggesting an offer of at least £20m could kickstart discussions for his transfer.
Hutchinson’s impressive performances in the Championship have drawn interest from abroad, with Bundesliga club Stuttgart showing interest but reportedly hesitant to meet his current valuation.
Stuttgart has reportedly inquired about the possibility of loaning Hutchinson for a season in Germany.
Having admired McKenna’s coaching prowess during his loan spell, Hutchinson praised the manager, labeling him a tactical mastermind who encouraged him to play freely and utilize his natural abilities on the pitch.