Target: Omari Hutchinson
Hutchinson had the clause inserted in his contract last summer when he joined Ipswich from Chelsea as part of a deal worth over £20m.
The clause, however, was only valid until 5pm on Tuesday afternoon, and it has now expired without being activated.
Standard Sport understands that Ipswich received multiple approaches from Brentford on Tuesday prior to the deadline, but they failed to meet the terms of the clause.
The deadline has passed and Ipswich believe they are in a strong position should Brentford return with a new approach later this summer.
Ipswich have no desire to sell Hutchinson, with the winger well thought of by the club and viewed as an important player for the upcoming season.
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Standard Sport understands Hutchinson would be keen on a move back to London.
Brentford are thought to have been looking at Hutchinson as a possible replacement for Bryan Mbeumo, who is a target for Manchester United.
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Mbeumo is keen on a move to Old Trafford this summer, but they have so far not been able to agree a fee with Brentford.
The Bees have had a summer of upheaval, with head coach Thomas Frank leaving to take charge of Tottenham.
Captain Christian Norgaard has also left the club after completing a move to Arsenal last week. Striker Yoane Wissa has been attracting interest from Nottingham Forest and Tottenham.
The Bees have proven themselves to be one of the best-run clubs in the Premier League since gaining promotion and have backed new head coach Keith Andrews to be a success.