Following their promotion from the Championship, Ipswich Town are looking to splash out with two players currently contracted at Chelsea catching the eye.
In a bid to avoid a swift return to the Championship next season, the Tractor Boys are looking to make attacker Omari Hutchinson a permanent fixture at Portman Road after helping Kieran McKenna’s side achieve promotion this season, according to The Guardian. Hutchinson scored 10 goals and set up six in the league this season.
Currently valued at £7 million by TransferMarkt, reports suggest the Jamaican international could be sold for up to £20 million with the club ramping up their interest in securing his signature. However, the Tractor Boys will have to fend off European buyers with Stuttgart one of many said to appreciate the 20-year-old
Despite Chelsea extending Hutchinson’s contract until 2026, it is not expected to be an obstacle and the former Arsenal and Chelsea academy player could be set to depart Stamford Bridge. The only saving grace might be the arrival of Enzo Maresca as soon-to-be-announced Chelsea manager who can still decide the Jamaican’s future.
Further looking to bolster their firepower, Ipswich continue to be linked with £30 million-rated Albanian target man Armanda Broja also on the fringes at Chelsea, as has been reported by The Express. Ipswich Town, who have been interested in Broja since the start of the month, have been given a boost by the slashing of the striker’s asking price from £50 million to £30 million.
Despite never quite finding consistent form in the Premier League, the Albanian brings plenty of physical attributes to the table and it is clear McKenna sees potential in the 22-year-old. Similarly to fellow Blue, Hutchinson, Broja is under contract for another four years but is expected to leave this summer.
