Why Arsenal fans are complaining about Forest’s new signing

Nottingham Forest have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich Town, bringing the winger back to the Premier League. Hutchinson was among the players unable to help Ipswich secure top-flight survival last season, but he will now have the opportunity to prove himself once again at the highest level.

Following the departure of Anthony Elanga, Forest have moved to bolster their attacking options by adding Hutchinson to their squad. The transfer is expected to cost Forest £37.5 million, providing Ipswich with a significant financial return from the sale of the attacker.

Hutchinson’s Journey Through English Football

Hutchinson’s career has been closely followed since his emergence as a prodigious talent. Highly regarded as a youngster, he attracted interest from several top English clubs and spent a period in Arsenal’s academy. However, after failing to break into Arsenal’s first team, he departed in 2022 for Chelsea. His career has since seen multiple moves, and this latest transfer marks another chapter in his professional journey.

While Ipswich stand to benefit substantially from his sale, the transfer fee also draws attention to Arsenal’s past dealings in the transfer market. The £37.5 million fee surpasses the club’s current record sale, which stands at £35 million from the transfer of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Liverpool in 2017.