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Forest close on Hutchinson and McAtee deals
Nottingham Forest have agreed terms for Hutchinson and McAtee, with Kalimuendo in talks as the club pursues a bold new season.
Nottingham Forest locks in two major deals for Hutchinson and McAtee, with Kalimuendo negotiations underway and a total near the ninety million mark.
Forest seals big signings as plan for new season takes shape
Nottingham Forest have agreed deals worth £37.5m for Ipswich Town winger Omari Hutchinson and nearly £30m for Manchester City midfielder James McAtee. The McAtee agreement is expected to include a sell-on and buy-back clause. Hutchinson, 21, had a £35m offer rejected by Ipswich at the weekend. McAtee, 22, captained England Under-21s to Euro 2025 victory and made 27 appearances for City last season, with three Premier League starts. Forest are also in advanced talks for Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo ahead of Sunday’s Premier League opener with Brentford, with all three deals close to £90m.
Key Takeaways
"Forest is betting big this window"
Editorial take on spending level
"Buy-back and sell-on clauses could cushion the risk"
Contract structure insight
"Fans will judge progress by results on the pitch"
Public reaction
The moves reveal a clear shift in Forest’s strategy, combining young talent with experienced league players to boost attacking options. The buy-back and sell-on clauses around McAtee show a cautious approach to risk, while Hutchinson’s pace could add a new dimension to Forest’s wing play. The Kalimuendo pursuit signals a broader plan to upgrade the attack as a whole, rather than chasing a single marquee signing.
Highlights
- Forest bets big to raise their ceiling
- Buy-back clauses soften risk while chasing top talent
- Fans will judge these moves by what they deliver on the pitch
- This window signals a clear shift toward attacking intent
Financial risk from large transfers
The step up in spending near £90m this window raises questions about sustainability, wage balance, and the pressure to deliver quick results.
The season will reveal whether this ambitious plan translates into results on the pitch.
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