Kieran McKenna gives go-ahead to Blues move with Ipswich to demand £4m

The youthful head coach is considering applying for the Stamford Bridge position.

result in the Ipswich manager taking Mauricio Pochettino’s place at Stamford Bridge.

The Northern Irishman has expressed his excitement about the position and expressed gratitude

to the Blues for adding him to their shortlist of applicants. Despite McKenna’s current contract

expiring in2027, Ipswich wants him to continue and will extend an offer to the 38-year-old.

Amid his two-year deal, Pochettino left Chelsea on Tuesday by mutual accord. Even though the

former Tottenham manager helped Chelsea secure European football by leading the team to a

sixth-place finish, the Blues’ owners thought that performance was below par.

McKenna has emerged as one of the top contenders for Chelsea’s sixth coach in two years, as the

club has gone right into the hiring process.

The former Manchester United assistant feels he is prepared for the next phase of his career after

leading Ipswich to three straight promotions and the Tractor Boys’ ascent from League One to the Premier League.

Ipswich is reportedly capable of commanding compensation in excess of £4 million, although

Chelsea would still be inclined to pursue the deal. McKenna is another player Brighton has its eye on

as a potential replacement for the now-departed Roberto De Zerbi.

This week, McKenna was recognised for his efforts in returning the team to the top division for the

first time in 22 years when he was named manager of the year by the League Managers Association.

McKenna embodies the blueprint of a coach that Chelsea’s hierarchy want to lead the club forward

team

is committed to hiring a young, gifted head coach who can advance with the team and have a long coaching career.

Chelsea has long-standing interest in Ruben Amorim, but it is unlikely that the Sporting manager

will

be easily lured away from Lisbon this summer. Sebastian Hoeness, the manager of Stuttgart, is

likewise well-liked and is probably going to wish to continue in his current position.

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