Forest sign Hutchinson, McAtee in deals reportedly worth £67.5M combined

Nottingham Forest signed Ipswich forward Omari Hutchinson in a deal worth a reported £37.5 million ($50 million) on Saturday, and followed that up shortly after by announcing the signing of James McAtee from Manchester City for a reported £30-million fee.

Hutchinson agreed a five-year contract with the Premier League club on the eve of their season opener against Brentford on Sunday.

The 21-year-old played 32 times for Ipswich as they were relegated from the Premier League last season, scoring three goals and providing two assists.

"I'm really excited to be here and can't wait to get started. I've played at the City Ground a few times and it's always felt like a hostile atmosphere, so I'm looking forward to playing here with the fans behind us," Hutchinson said.

"I'm going to give it my all and I'm looking forward to the challenge as it's a new chapter for me, but I feel ready."

McAtee, who scored seven goals in 34 appearances for Manchester City, inked a five-year contract with Forest.

"I feel ready for a new challenge and the Club had a great season last year so I want to help build on that and show what I can do," he said.

Since the end of last season, Forest have signed Switzerland international Dan Ndoye and Botafoga duo Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha.

They also convinced captain Morgan Gibbs-White to sign a long-term contract amid reported interest from Tottenham.

Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo had expressed frustration with the club's transfer activity in the summer.

But Saturday's moves should ease his concerns ahead of a campaign that will feature Forest in Europa League action.