Town are closing in on the season-long loan signing of Chelsea youngster Omari Hutchinson, TWTD understands.

As per reports elsewhere, the deal between the clubs is understood to be done with the 19-year-old set to undergo a medical this afternoon before the completion of the switch.

Hutchinson will become the Blues’ fourth signing of the summer following Jack Taylor, Cieran Slicker and George Hirst.

The Redhill-born youngster was first mentioned in connection with the Blues earlier in the week with manager Kieran McKenna tight-lipped when asked about the interest following last night's 2-1 friendly win at Preston.

“Until there’s anything definite from the club, then we certainly wouldn’t talk about another club’s player," he said. “I’ll get updated on that tomorrow.”

Hutchinson had spells with his current parent club, Charlton and Arsenal as an academy player before returning to Stamford Bridge last summer.

Hutchinson, left-footed but primarily operating on the right, has made two senior sub appearances for Chelsea - one in the league in addition to having been on the bench a further four times without getting on the field - and has stayed behind from their pre-season tour in order to sort out a loan.

Last season, he netted seven goals and picked up eight assists in 21 games for West Londoners' U21s in Premier League 2.

Hutchinson has played at Portman Road, for Arsenal in the Papa Johns Trophy tie in December 2021 in which he netted the decisive penalty in the shootout.

A number of other Championship clubs were understood to be interested in taking Hutchinson on loan this summer, West Brom having been keen to sign him in January.

Having been capped by England at U17 and U19 level, Hutchinson switched allegiance to Jamaica, for whom he has made two senior appearances.

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TimmyH added 17:21 - Jul 20 I'm asking the question not saying no to him...as I say what do we judge him on other than he's a Chelsea player?? a few very tetchy on here If you're not 100% positive.
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jas0999 added 17:28 - Jul 20 Good to supplement the squad with one or two loan signings. No more than that hopefully. That said this lad seems like a very exciting prospect who will add value, so great news.
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IpswichT62OldBoy added 17:32 - Jul 20 Hirst as a loan worked out didn't it?
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IpswichT62OldBoy added 17:33 - Jul 20 When we get promoted we sign him on a 4 year deal
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Unhinged_dynamo added 19:14 - Jul 20 Premier league 2 is a youth competition not a rebranding of the championship
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gosblue added 19:21 - Jul 20 A 19 year old Sone Aluko, what’s not to like. COYB
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PhuketPete added 04:57 - Jul 21 @gosblue. Hutchinson is I believe our 22nd outfielder which means with 3 GK’s we have the 25. But if Hayes goes on loan (Slicker replacing), it opens up a slot. Suspect a defender next up? Trusty? But is he experienced enough? Or will club surprise us yet again? Only after that would we need to release someone to open a further slot …. We’re overweight up front so suspect someone there would be loaned out.

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