The deal comes after Forest’s initial £35m offer was turned down by Ipswich, despite the bid matching the value of Hutchinson’s recently expired relegation clause. Ipswich’s stance reflected their desire to retain one of their brightest talents, but Forest’s willingness to increase their offer appears to have broken the deadlock.

Nottingham Forest are in the process of agreeing a £37.5m fee with Ipswich Town for Omari Hutchinson. The club-to-club talks have reached an advanced stage after Forest’s opening bid worth £35million was rejected but dialogue continued. Personal terms for Hutchinson are no issue.

Nottingham Forest are poised to make a significant statement in the transfer market, reportedly agreeing deals worth up to £67million for Manchester City ’s James McAtee and Ipswich Town’s Omari Hutchinson. The potential double swoop highlights Forest’s ambition as the new Premier League season approaches.