Brentford are reportedly expected to make a renewed move for Blues forward Omari Hutchinson.

The Bees view Hutchinson as a replacement for Bryan Mbeumo, who joined Manchester United last month.


A fortnight ago, ahead of the expiry of the £35 million relegation release clause in Hutchinson’s contract, the West Londoners made a number of offers, the last hitting the required figure but without meeting the required payment terms time-wise.

Further bids seemed inevitable and it looked like the 21-year-old’s departure was only a matter of time, but no further developments have emerged and the former Chelsea man recently returned to the Blues to start pre-season training - having been given additional time away having helped England’s U21s win the Euros - and then made his first appearance of the summer as a sub against Charlton on Tuesday.

According to The Standard, the Bees are set to bid £37.5 million but only once the Blues have signed a replacement for Hutchinson. Town are understood to have set their price at £40 million.

Elsewhere, according to Italian journalist Matteo Moretto, the Blues have made an official offer to Napoli, €2 million (£1.7 million) for a season-long loan plus €7.5 million (£6.5 million) option to buy if the Blues are promoted, for Jens Cajuste, who had a successful spell at Portman Road last season.

However, while the Blues retain an interest in Cajuste and have continued to maintain a dialogue, it’s understood the report, like a similar one a few weeks ago, is speculative.

Sweden international Cajuste has been in talks with Saudi Arabian side Neom, as well as Burnley and Turkish club Besiktas.

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cpaz97 added 15:24 - Aug 1 In the grand scheme of things, can we really realistically turn down £40 million offer? We have huge depth in these areas and would be a huge financial boost. Surprised so many feel we are letting loads go without replacing. We genuinely have so many players in certain positions (CM needs reinforcement no doubt)
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Gforce added 15:32 - Aug 1 I'd hate to see Omari leave,he's a great little player and would certainly be a standout in the championship. However sadly money talks,as i once said before receive the 40 million, bring in Doak for 30 odd million and bank 10 million in a fixed rate bond with Nationwide......Sorted !!
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Marinersnose added 15:40 - Aug 1 We need to keep our prize asset as he is an integral part of how our team plays. If he departs we will be starting the season with a weaker team unless reinforcements are made in midfield and up top. It appears that town are pushing for the cash on Hutchinson. It would’ve been nice to get our business done prior to the start of the new season as we have a difficult start and need to be a force in this division.

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SuperTabby added 15:49 - Aug 1 I think £37.5M would be a good return for us, that’s quite a lot of profit for a player we bought a year ago for around £20M. We’ve got loads of attacking mids and wingers, so we probably don’t need to replace. What we do need though, is Hayden Hackney or Cajuste. Or ideally both. The Hutchinson money will pay for that.
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Rozeeboy74 added 15:58 - Aug 1 Poop or get off the pot.
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Billysherlockblue added 18:26 - Aug 1 Any news on Hackney?
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GoingUp added 18:37 - Aug 1 Brentford! ATM BAD career move for him, if we get the Middlesbrough lad & keep Hutch might have something brewing here
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ArnieM added 18:57 - Aug 1 Pay £45m and they can have him....
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chrisbobs added 21:12 - Aug 1 I "remain keen" on Davina McCall. Let's hope that Brentford & I have a similar likelihood of a successful outcome.
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del45 added 22:01 - Aug 1 H H not coming having a medical at Eventon see there website.
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del45 added 22:51 - Aug 1 Could be a windup but was on their website.
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Jollyblue added 23:17 - Aug 1 Gosh Blueboy1981 really does say as much rubbish as he ever did
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Tractor_Boy_in_HK added 05:07 - Aug 2 Interesting everyone thinks Omari is a wonderful player, yet no one thinks he will have the slightest impact on Brentford's prospects...
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ChrisFelix added 06:41 - Aug 2 A move to Brentford, would see back in the Championship in a year. I also found Omari & a few others where out musscled by stronger & more physical teams. The Leicester incident is a good example, as our flare players never recieved any protection .Would it be any different for him at Brentford. As far as Hackney is concerned, was a season at Ipswich any problem for Delap

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ChrisFelix added 06:41 - Aug 2 A move to Brentford, would see back in the Championship in a year. I also found Omari & a few others where out musscled by stronger & more physical teams. The Leicester incident is a good example, as our flare players never recieved any protection .Would it be any different for him at Brentford. As far as Hackney is concerned, was a season at Ipswich any problem for Delap

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