Chelsea and Ipswich are on the brink of striking a deal that will send winger Omari Hutchinson to Portman Road in a £22 million transfer, with an additional £2.5 million in potential add-ons. The 20-year-old sensation spent last season on loan at Ipswich, impressing with 11 goals in 50 appearances. Manager Kieran McKenna is eager to make the move permanent, bolstering his squad for the Tractor Boys' Premier League debut.
However, there's a twist - Arsenal, Hutchinson's former club, will reap a portion of the transfer fee thanks to a sell-on clause negotiated during his sale to Chelsea in 2022. This windfall will be a welcome boost for Mikel Arteta's squad-strengthening efforts, as they eye another Premier League title challenge.
Meanwhile, Chelsea owner Todd Boehly will also benefit from the sale, as the club navigates the pressure to comply with profit and sustainability rules. Hutchinson's limited game time at Stamford Bridge - just one top-flight appearance as a substitute - made his departure inevitable.