KIERAN MCKENNA could sensationally be set to remain at Ipswich as he moves closer to a new deal, reports suggest.
Mckenna, 38, has been linked with the Manchester United job to replace the under-attack Erik ten Hag.
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The Northern Irishman led the Tractor Boys to back-to-back promotions.
Consequently, he has become highly coveted by several Premier League teams who are either without a manager or considering their options.
Chelsea, Brighton and Man Utd considered appointing McKenna
He was considered the Blues’ favorite following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino and as a replacement for Roberto De Zerbi at the Seagulls.
Meanwhile, Man Utd’s new co-owners are said to have held talks with McKenna as part of a four-man shortlist should they part ways with Ten Hag.
But now according to AtléticoMcKenna will end speculation over his future by committing to a new long-term contract at Ipswich.
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McKenna has won 75 of his 131 games in charge of Ipswich, which is his first role as manager.
He spent time at Man Utd as assistant manager to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before being appointed manager of Ipswich in December 2021.
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Ipswich secured promotion to Division Two in their debut season by finishing second in League One, before repeating the feat in this season’s Championship.
The club was last in the first division in 2002.
Meanwhile, Leicester manager Enzo Maresca looks set to be named Chelsea’s new manager following talks between the clubs.
THE RISE AND ASCENSION OF McKenna
Few managers have risen as dramatically as Kieran McKenna.
But few have been tipped for coaching success at such a young age.
London-born McKenna, now 38, retired as a player aged just 22 due to a chronic hip injury.
He started out for Northern Irish sides Enniskillen Town United and Ballinamallard United before joining Tottenham in 2002.
But when he was forced to resign seven years later, he failed to make a single senior appearance.
However, after graduating from Loughborough University, Spurs appointed him Head of Academy Performance Analysis.
It was then, in two years leading Manchester United Under-18s, that his reputation soared most quickly.
After winning the Premier League Northern Division title, McKenna was promoted to assistant to José Mourinho in 2018, remaining at the rear under Ole Gunnar Solskjær and Ralf Rangnick.
Ipswich dove into it in 2021.
And after an impressive half-season in League One, he took charge of the Tractor Boys in their first full campaign – repeating the feat this season to restore the club’s long-lost top-flight status.
Now, one way or another, McKenna is ready for his biggest management challenge – whether it’s staying at Ipswich or moving to a top club.
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