English Winger Undergoing Medical at Milan

Nottingham Forest's Omari Hutchinson is on the verge of a move to AC Milan. The 22-year-old winger has arrived in Milan and commenced his mandatory medical examinations at the "La Madonnina" clinic, ahead of officially signing his contract with the Rossoneri.

The deal between the two clubs is structured as a paid loan worth €4 million for one year. The agreement also includes a purchase option valued at €40 million, which under certain conditions could become mandatory. Milan will cover the player's full salary for the duration of the loan spell.

A key figure in bringing Hutchinson to Milan is the club's new head coach, Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese tactician is well-acquainted with the attacking midfielder's qualities from his time in the Premier League and believes his creativity will be beneficial to his playing system.

Hutchinson, who came through the academies of Arsenal and Chelsea, had a strong 2023/24 season on loan at Ipswich Town, scoring 10 goals in 44 Championship matches and helping secure the team's promotion to the Premier League. In the summer of 2024, his then-club Ipswich bought him permanently, and the player later moved to Nottingham Forest. For Forest, Hutchinson made 41 appearances and scored 1 goal across all competitions, but a lack of sufficient playing time under new manager Oliver Glasner accelerated his transfer to Italy.