Brentford Ready to Play the Waiting Game for Omari Hutchinson Transfer
Brentford remain keen on signing Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich Town, despite having an initial offer rejected. The West London club is now prepared to play a waiting game to secure the winger before the end of the summer transfer window.
The transfer saga surrounding Hutchinson has become more complicated than initially expected, largely due to timing and payment terms that caused the release clause in his contract to expire.
Hutchinson’s Release Clause Expired – But Brentford’s Interest Hasn’t
Following Ipswich Town’s relegation from the Premier League, Hutchinson was eligible to leave via a £35 million release clause in his contract. It was widely assumed that the clause would be activated, making his exit from Portman Road a formality.
However, the clause had strict payment terms, and when Brentford failed to meet them on time, the clause expired, giving Ipswich full control over his valuation.
According to reports from the Evening Standard, Brentford remain confident they can land their target, but are now waiting for Ipswich to find a suitable replacement before returning with an improved offer.
Ipswich Now Control the Price Tag
With the release clause no longer in effect, Ipswich Town can set their own price for Hutchinson. Reports suggest the club are now looking for £37.5 million, which would represent a record transfer fee for Brentford.
Although Brentford haven’t officially submitted this revised bid, the number is seen as a likely next step in negotiations. Originally, the fee wasn’t the problem—but the structure of the payments was. That delay allowed the clause to lapse and shifted negotiating power back to Ipswich.
Ipswich Yet to Sign a Hutchinson Replacement
One reason Ipswich are stalling on the deal is the lack of a direct replacement for Hutchinson in their squad. The club has brought in four players this summer — Azor Matusiwa, Ashley Young, David Button, and Cedric Kipre — but none are attacking wingers.
Until Ipswich secure a new wide player, they are unlikely to green-light Hutchinson’s sale, even if all parties want the deal to go through.
Hutchinson’s Value to Ipswich Can’t Be Understated
The 20-year-old winger was a bright spark during Ipswich’s campaign last season, registering:
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31 appearances
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2,590 minutes played
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3 goals
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2 assists
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Average rating: 6.65 (Sofascore)
While those numbers may not leap off the page, Hutchinson’s talent and potential have clearly made him a long-term asset — and a high-value one at that.
All Sides Want the Deal — But Timing Is Key
It’s understood that Hutchinson is open to the move, which adds further pressure on Ipswich to resolve the situation. While the club is no longer obligated to sell due to the expiry of the release clause, they likely won’t want to retain a player who’s already mentally preparing for a Premier League return.
With the transfer window open for another month, there’s time to reach an agreement. But until Ipswich sign a suitable replacement, Brentford may have to be patient.
Conclusion: Hutchinson Transfer Likely, But Delayed
The Omari Hutchinson to Brentford transfer is still expected to happen — but not immediately. Ipswich are standing firm until they can replace the winger, while Brentford are willing to wait, confident that their persistence will pay off.
Expect more developments as the transfer window progresses, with Brentford possibly returning soon with a £37.5 million offer to break their transfer record and finally bring Hutchinson to the Gtech Community Stadium.
