Ipswich Town Rejects £35m Nottingham Forest Bid for Omari Hutchinson

Nottingham Forest have submitted a £35 million bid for Ipswich Town winger Omari Hutchinson, but Ipswich have rejected the offer, seeking a higher fee. Brentford remains interested, having previously made a £35 million bid that Ipswich also turned down due to payment terms. Hutchinson, 21, played a key role in Ipswich's promotion to the Premier League but had a modest goal return in the top flight and recently missed pre-season games due to a medical issue. Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna emphasized the club's ambitions for the season and expects Hutchinson to be ready to contribute. Hutchinson, who joined Ipswich permanently in 2024 for around £22.5 million after a loan spell, has also attracted interest from Everton and has performed strongly for England's U21 team, scoring in their European Championship final win. Forest are looking for a winger to replace Anthony Elanga, with Hutchinson seen as a potential fit both as a winger and attacking midfielder.