Kieran McKenna considers Ipswich Town exit despite Premier League promotion
Kieran McKenna is reportedly increasingly likely to leave Ipswich Town this summer, despite successfully guiding the Suffolk club back to the Premier League.
The highly-rated Northern Irishman has overseen three promotions during a remarkable four-year spell at Portman Road.
However, recent reports suggest the 39-year-old will depart if a suitable offer arrives from an established top-flight rival.
Club officials are already understood to be drawing up a shortlist of potential managerial successors.
Palace and Fulham monitor situation
Crystal Palace are actively seeking a new head coach following the impending departure of Oliver Glasner.
While Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola remains the primary target at Selhurst Park, the Eagles will turn to the former Manchester United coach if their first choice proves unattainable.
Fulham have also emerged as a potential destination amid ongoing uncertainty regarding Marco Silva’s future.
The Portuguese manager is out of contract at Craven Cottage this summer and continues to draw heavy interest from Chelsea.
Substantial compensation required
Prizing the tactical mastermind away from East Anglia will demand significant financial investment.
He signed a comprehensive four-year contract in 2024, which includes a release clause believed to be in the region of £5m.
Taking charge when the Tractor Boys were languishing in League One, his transformative tenure recently culminated in a comprehensive 3-0 victory over QPR on the final day of the Championship season to seal automatic promotion.
It remains to be seen whether this latest triumph marks the end of an era or if he will ultimately remain to consolidate their restored top-flight status.