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Ipswich Town are in negotiations looking to finalise a £22m deal to sign Omari Hutchinson from Chelsea, with Arsenal set to profit.

HULL, ENGLAND: Omari Hutchinson of Ipswich Town reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Ipswich Town at MKM Stadium on April 27, 2024. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Fabrizio Romano broke the news on Thursday night that Ipswich Town had opened negotiations with Chelsea to sign former Gunner Omari Hutchinson on a permanent deal.

Romano reports that German clubs were also keen, but Ipswich are now pushing, with Kieran McKenna’s decision to stay with the club a key factor.

Talks are ongoing, but Ipswich are reportedly hoping to get a deal done.

Omari Hutchinson (L) takes part in training at the Emirates Stadium during his time with Arsenal (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Sami Mokbel then confirmed for the Daily Mail that Ipswich are looking to sign Hutchinson in a £22m deal, with growing hope that the move can be successfully concluded.

Mokbel reports that Hutchinson is open to the move, and Ipswich are looking to finalise it as their top priority this summer.

If Hutchinson does end up making the move, it would be good news for Arsenal.

Back in 2022, when the Gunners sold Hutchinson to Chelsea, The Athletic reported that they’d only brought in a relatively modest fee.

However, the deal included a sell-on clause, so Arsenal will take a cut of whatever Chelsea earn for Hutchinson’s sale. The exact value of the clause is unknown.

Omari Hutchinson with the Arsenal u21s (Photo via Arsenal Academy on Twitter)

Hutchinson has made two appearances for Chelsea since his 2022 transfer, but he hasn’t featured in a squad for them since his last appearance on the pitch in January 2023.

This season, he played 50 times for Ipswich Town in the Championship, scoring 11 goals and providing six assists.