Report: Hutchinson ready for Milan after verbal agreement with Nottingham Forest
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AC Milan have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Nottingham Forest for the transfer of Omari Hutchinson, who is said to be ready to move to Serie A.
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Attributed to original sourceMilan have reportedly agreed a loan with option to buy for Nottingham Forest winger Omari Hutchinson, so are rushing to organise a medical.
It had been suggested last night by both Mail Sport and Sky Sport Italia that the Rossoneri approached his entourage to ask for his availability.
Hutchinson move to Milan is on NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – MAY 24: Omari Hutchinson of Nottingham Forest during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth at City Ground on May 24, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images) Now Fabrizio Romano notes that has escalated rapidly, with the two clubs reaching a verbal agreement.
Sky Sport Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio notes it is a paid loan with the option to buy that can become an obligation if certain conditions are met.
It is expected to be a loan deal with option to buy at the end of the season for the 22-year-old winger.
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – APRIL 15: Omari Hutchinson of Nottingham Forest is pictured during the Nottingham Forest FC Training Session and Press Conference prior to UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match at The Nigel Doughty Academy on April 15, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Harriet Massey/Getty Images) Nottingham Forest only purchased Hutchinson from Ipswich Town last summer for €43.4m with a contract running to June 2030.
However, he managed only one goal and five assists last season, a disappointing return for that kind of expenditure.
LEEDS, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 06: Lorenzo Lucca embraces Igor Jesus of Nottingham Forest as Omari Hutchinson and Sean Dyche look on during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Nottingham Forest at Elland Road on February 06, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Hutchinson was not even on the bench for Nottingham Forest in today’s Premier League 2-2 draw at Liverpool, and he now seems to be packing his bags for a flight to Italy.
A versatile winger able to play on the right or left, he can replace Rafael Leao, who today flew out for his transfer to Galatasaray worth €43-45m plus add-ons.
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What happened
According to Football Italia reporting, AC Milan and Nottingham Forest have reached a verbal agreement for the transfer of attacking player Omari Hutchinson. The player is reportedly prepared to make the move to the San Siro. Hutchinson previously played for Ipswich Town before joining Forest. Details of the fee and contract length are not yet confirmed in the report, which suggests negotiations are advanced but not yet finalized.
Chance analysis
If completed, Hutchinson's arrival would add another young, attack-minded option to Milan's squad as they look to refresh their forward line. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, appear open to letting a relatively recent signing leave, which could signal a reshuffle of their attacking plans. The transfer is still at the verbal-agreement stage, so further details on fee and structure will shape how impactful this move turns out to be.
Milan would gain a versatile attacking addition; Nottingham Forest would lose a squad player, freeing space for other signings.