Kieran McKenna is interested in the Chelsea vacancy, though Ipswich are hopeful of convincing the Premier League‘s most-wanted manager into staying with the dangling of a new deal.
Despite the Stamford Bridge club’s ruthless reputation for chewing up head coaches, with Mauricio Pochettino the latest to leave on Tuesday, sources close to McKenna have described a desire to challenge himself at the highest possible level.
Yet the 38-year-old is now facing a dilemma that could define his coaching career. As well as Chelsea, McKenna is also in the running at Brighton after they parted ways with Roberto De Zerbi, while Manchester United could yet join the race if Erik ten Hag is dismissed as they prepare to face Manchester City in Saturday’s FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium.
McKenna is assessing his options, one of which includes staying at Ipswich – the club he led to back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League.
He is contracted to Portman Road until 2027 and talks are expected to take place imminently, though the chances of agreeing a new deal are considered slim.
