Ipswich Town has officially made an offer to secure the services of Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson, as confirmed by sources to TEAMtalk.
Hutchinson recently had his contract extended by Chelsea, with reports indicating that he was nearing the end of his current deal.
Although the contract extension does not guarantee Hutchinson’s stay at Chelsea, it could potentially increase the asking price for the young winger if the London club decides to sell him.
Chelsea needs to offload players before considering new recruits, and Hutchinson is among a select few generating interest from other clubs.
Following a successful loan spell at Ipswich Town last season, where he played a crucial role in their promotion push, Hutchinson has become a favorite among fans.
Should Chelsea allow him to leave Stamford Bridge, Hutchinson is set for an important role at Ipswich Town, given his performance under manager Kieran McKenna.
Despite his talent, Hutchinson may struggle to secure regular playing time at Chelsea next season, regardless of the manager’s decisions.
Both Chelsea and Ipswich Town have been in discussions regarding Hutchinson, with the latter eager to secure a permanent move in the upcoming transfer window.
Further reports suggest that Hutchinson could potentially go out on loan to Ipswich Town again this season, with a clause requiring the club to pay a £25m fee if they maintain their Premier League status.
In light of these developments, Ipswich Town is preparing to make a formal bid for Hutchinson, with an offer of at least £20m expected to kickstart negotiations.
Meanwhile, German club Stuttgart has also shown interest in Hutchinson, but they are reportedly reluctant to meet his asking price and have instead inquired about a potential season-long loan.
Hutchinson has praised Ipswich Town manager McKenna for his tactical acumen, crediting him and the coaching staff for his improvement during his loan spell at the club.
