Brentford have bid £35million for Ipswich winger Omari Hutchinson, who is thought to be keen on the move.
As first revealed by Mail Sport on Wednesday, the Bees have identified Hutchinson as the ideal man to supplement their attack, especially as at least one of star forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa could leave before the summer transfer window closes.
Everton are also interested in Hutchinson and there is a chance Nottingham Forest may enter the race.
Forest lost Anthony Elanga to Newcastle last week and remain in dispute with Tottenham, who thought they had triggered Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause but have yet to finalise the deal for the attacking midfielder, amid fury at the City Ground.
Brentford’s move for Hutchinson happens in the week they signed former Liverpool and sometime England captain Jordan Henderson.
Henderson, described by Bees boss Keith Andrews as ‘one of the most influential leaders in modern Premier League years’ will fill the void left by the loss of their captain and first-choice defensive-midfielder Christian Norgaard to Arsenal last week.
Brentford have bid £35million for Ipswich winger Omari Hutchinson, who is thought to be keen on the move
At least one of the Bees’ star forwards Bryan Mbeumo (left) and Yoane Wissa (right) could leave
Everton are also interested in Hutchinson and there is a chance Nottingham Forest may enter the race
‘I’ve always had huge admiration for the club,’ said the 35-year-old. ‘And what they’ve achieved over the last few years, in particular, how they’ve grown as a club.’
Henderson, who has agreed a two year contract, also spoke highly of new boss Andrews as he embarks on his first head coaching role.
‘When I spoke to Keith a few times, he was very good and very honest, and he’s excited to get started as well,’ Henderson added.
