"It will prove to be a wonderful idea" – Belief Nottingham Forest player will reach new levels in six months

Hutchinson joined Milan on loan with a €40m option to buy; journalist Marianella backs him to flourish after six months to adapt to Serie A.

AC Milan signed Omari Hutchinson from Nottingham Forest on loan in the summer transfer window, with an option to buy set at €40m. The English winger arrived as a replacement for Rafael Leao, who departed for Galatasaray.

After a slow start in Serie A, Hutchinson has begun to impress under manager Ruben Amorim, particularly in the Europa League against Salzburg. Sky Italia journalist Massimo Marianella believes the 22-year-old simply needs time to adapt. "He's a player with a lot of potential: you have to give him space to show it," Marianella said. "For an English player, the Italian league has always been a more difficult step historically. But I think that if you give him the opportunity, space, and time, it will prove to be a wonderful idea."

Marianella highlighted Hutchinson's pace, ability to beat defenders and get into the box, and capacity to create for teammates. Amorim has used him sparingly in the league but more regularly in European competition, where he has featured as a wing-back. Nottingham Forest stand to gain significantly if Milan exercise the €40m option.