Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich in a £37.5m deal.
Forest initially had a bid worth £35m rejected by Ipswich while Brentford also held an interest in the forward earlier in the window but failed to agree a deal.
Hutchinson signed for Ipswich in June last year, having enjoyed a successful loan spell from Chelsea in which he helped the club win promotion to the Premier League.
The 21-year-old made 32 appearances last season, scoring three goals and providing two assists. During his two seasons at the club, the 21-year-old played 82 times and scored 14 goals.
“I’m really excited to be here and can’t wait to get started,” said Hutchinson. “I’ve played at the City Ground a few times and it’s always felt like a hostile atmosphere, so I’m looking forward to playing here with the fans behind us.
“I’m going to give it my all and I’m looking forward to the challenge as it’s a new chapter for me, but I feel ready.”
Forest working on three more signings
More incomings are expected at Forest with James McAtee set to have a medical after a £30m fee was agreed on Thursday with Manchester City. The 22-year-old was at the City training ground on Friday morning to say his goodbyes ahead of his move.
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A deal worth up to £25m is also close for Stade Rennais striker Arnaud Kalimuendo to join Nuno’s side, while Forest are also pushing to sign ex-Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz from Juventus.
Callum Hudson-Odoi has verbally agreed terms on a new and improved contract at the City Ground.
Prior to the flurry of activity, the club had signed just three outfield players in Dan Ndoye, Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha – while the major outgoing was the £55m sale of Anthony Elanga to Newcastle.
Forest, who host Brentford on Sunday live on Sky Sports, have endured a difficult pre-season – scoring just once in seven matches.
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