West Ham are tracking Chelsea’s Omari Hutchinson after a strong loan spell at Ipswich Town last season, according to reports from The 4th Official and the Daily Mail.

The 21-year-old winger has also attracted attention from Fulham and Everton ahead of the summer window.

Hutchinson caught the eye at Ipswich

Hutchinson came through Arsenal’s academy before switching to Chelsea, and spent last season gaining experience on loan at Ipswich. Despite the club’s relegation from the Premier League, he made a clear impact.

Capable of playing on either wing or as an attacking midfielder, Hutchinson’s versatility is one of the traits reportedly appealing to West Ham. Rohit Sarkar of The 4th Official suggests the club may see him as a future replacement for Mohammed Kudus, whose recent agent switch hints at a possible exit this summer.

£30 million asking price seen as manageable

Chelsea are believed to value Hutchinson at around £30 million. While that’s a sizable fee, it’s one The 4th Official claims could still fit within West Ham’s budget if they believe strongly enough in his potential.

The same report highlights his skill in tight areas, vision, and technical control. It also notes he sometimes rushes key decisions in the final third, an area he’ll be expected to grow in with more top-flight minutes.

Fulham and Everton still in the mix

Fulham and Everton are also monitoring him and, like West Ham, could offer Premier League football next season. All three clubs appear to view Hutchinson not just as a depth signing but as someone who could eventually become a central part of their attack.

The 4th Official even compares his ceiling favourably to other young wingers such as Anthony Elanga and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.

Where he ends up remains to be seen, but it’s clear his development hasn’t gone unnoticed. Expect more movement once the transfer window formally opens.