Chelsea starlet 'summoned' for transfer talks with Mauricio Pochettino after teasing summer exit

Chelsea's rising star Omari Hutchinson has been 'summoned' to Cobham for a sit-down with Mauricio Pochettino after hinting at a potential summer departure, according to reports.

The 20-year-old winger, fresh from his pivotal role in Ipswich Town's promotion-winning campaign, has sparked speculation about his future following comments made on the last day of the Championship season.

Hutchinson, when quizzed on whether he'd don the Ipswich shirt again next term, admitted: «I hope so. I don't know, we will see what the manager is saying and my agent. Right now, I am going to celebrate — I do not know what to do.»

The talented youngster was instrumental in Ipswich's return to the Premier League after a 22-year absence, scoring in their decisive 2-0 victory over Huddersfield Town. Despite starting less than half of Ipswich's matches, Hutchinson's impressive tally of 10 goals and five assists has caught the eye.

With the ability to operate both out wide and as an attacking midfielder, Hutchinson's performances have undoubtedly reminded Chelsea of the high-calibre talent progressing through their ranks.

Reports from The Athletic indicate that Hutchinson is set to report back to Cobham for training and discussions with Pochettino, who is keen to assess the young forward following his successful stint of first-team football, as echoed by the Express.

Despite his surprising remarks following Ipswich's promotion confirmation, it's reported that Hutchinson is still undecided about the best place for his development in the 2024/25 season.

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