Kieran McKenna set to end Chelsea, Man United and Brighton speculation by signing long-term deal with Ipswich

Kieran McKenna will commit to a new long-term contract with Ipswich Town, talkSPORT understands.

The 38-year-old will end speculation over his future after earning promotion to the Premier League with the tractor boys.

McKenna quickly became a candidate to replace Mauricio Pochettino in Chelseaand was also linked to a return to manchester united.

Brighton They have also been interested in the Northern Irishman as they look at his successor to Roberto De Zerbi, but now it looks like they will miss out.

Therefore, Brighton will look for alternatives and do not rule out the possibility of signing former coach Graham Potter.

Having ended Ipswich's 22-year absence from the Premier League, McKenna is on course to commit his future to Portman Road.

It means the newly promoted team has been given a big boost as they prepare for a big campaign ahead.

talkSPORT reported that McKenna was is no longer a candidate for the vacancy at Chelsea, who are now looking Leicester City's Enzo Maresca.

United, with whom he was previously Jose Mourinho's assistant, have also been a speculated destination amid Erik ten Hag's uncertain future.

McKenna was also attracting interest from Brighton, but the Seagulls are now ready to look elsewhere for his De Zerbi replacement.

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Ipswich have experienced immense success since appointing McKenna in December 2021 when they were in League One.

The following year they took another step by finishing second in the third level to return to the Championship.

Back-to-back promotions were sealed in May when they finished second, securing their place in the Premier League for next season.

It will be the first time they have played in the top flight since 2002, and McKenna will remain in charge upon their return.