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Mauricio Pochettino is set to hold talks with Omari Hutchinson about his Chelsea future (Image: Getty)
Chelsea have reportedly called Omari Hutchinson into their Cobham training complex for talks over his future. The 20-year-old played a key role in Ipswich Town gaining promotion to the Premier League and suggested on the final day of the Championship season that he wants to return to Portman Road.
When asked whether he could play for Ipswich again next campaign, Hutchinson said: "I hope so. I don’t know, we will see what the manager is saying and my agent. Right now, I am going to celebrate — I do not know what to do."
The youngster was on target in the 2-0 win over Huddersfield Town which sent Ipswich back to the top flight for the first time in 22 years. Overall, despite starting less than half of the Tractor Boys' league games, Hutchinson finished the season with 10 goals and five assists.
Able to play out wide or in attacking midfield, Hutchinson had a big reputation in the youth ranks, but Chelsea will now be more aware than ever that they have a top-level talent on their hands.
Omari Hutchinson will report back to Chelsea's training ground next week (Image: Getty)
According to The Athletic, Hutchinson has been asked to report to Cobham next week for training and face-to-face talks with Pochettino, who will be eager to cast his eye over the player now he has a season of senior experience under his belt.
Despite his eye-opening comments after Ipswich's promotion was confirmed, the report adds that Hutchinson's mind is 'not made up' about where would be best for his development in 2024/25.
While a loan move is a definite possibility, selling the player permanently would help Chelsea's financial position given they signed him on a free transfer from Arsenal's academy in 2022.
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Numerous Premier League clubs are believed to have made contact with Chelsea to discuss Hutchinson's availability. The Surrey-born talent is approaching the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge, although the deal could yet be extended by another 12 months.
Hutchinson had only played two games at club level before heading on loan last summer, where he made 50 appearances across all competitions.
Chelsea are reportedly set to involve Hutchinson in their pre-season tour of the United States in July. But with the likes of Raheem Sterling, Cole Palmer, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Noni Madueke fighting for minutes in attacking roles, first-team opportunities could be limited once competitive action gets underway.