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Saturday 16 August 2025 21:17, UK
Nottingham Forest have completed the signings of Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich and Manchester City’s James McAtee.
Hutchinson has joined in a £37.5m deal while McAtee has signed for up to £30m, with both players signing five-year deals.
Forest initially had a bid worth £35m rejected by Ipswich for Hutchinson, while Brentford also held an interest in the forward earlier in the window, but failed to agree a deal.
McAtee had entered the final year of his contract at Manchester City and had attracted interest from the Premier League, including Crystal Palace, and the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt.
Hutchinson signed for Ipswich in June last year, having enjoyed a successful loan spell from Chelsea in which he helped the club win promotion to the Premier League.
The 21-year-old made 32 appearances last season, scoring three goals and providing two assists. During his two seasons at the club, the 21-year-old played 82 times and scored 14 goals.
“I’m really excited to be here and can’t wait to get started,” said Hutchinson. “I’ve played at the City Ground a few times and it’s always felt like a hostile atmosphere, so I’m looking forward to playing here with the fans behind us.