Chelsea and Manchester United target Kieran McKenna is all set to reject a new long-term Ipswich deal.

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• McKenna unlikely to stay at Ipswich
• The Tractor Boys ready to offer new deal
• Chelsea favourites to sign the manager

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Englishman did a phenomenal job as Ipswich boss as he helped them secure back-to-back promotions to the Premier League. Under his tutelage, the club finished second behind Leicester City in the Championship in the 2023/24 campaign and returned to the top division for the first time since the 2001/02 season.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Despite having an active contract until 2027, the Tractor Boys are planning to offer their manager a new long-term deal, however, according to , McKenna will reject any new contract offers that come his way as he is prepared to take the next step in his career amid interest from clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United and Brighton.

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  The Blues are reportedly the frontrunners to secure the 38-year-old's signature at the moment as they look to move swiftly to replace Mauricio Pochettino who left Stamford Bridge on Tuesday. The Red Devils are also in contention to bring back McKenna if they decide to sack Erik ten Hag after the FA Cup final on Saturday.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR KIERAN MCKENNA?

  For now, the manager will enjoy a well-earned break in the off-season. Ipswich recently confirmed that they will play a pre-season friendly against German club Fortuna Dusseldorf on July 27 at Portman Road.

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