Ipswich Town head coach Kieran McKenna has reportedly been shortlisted as a potential new manager for Brentford and Fulham.
The 38-year-old's stock is extremely high despite the Tractor Boys heading towards an immediate return to the Championship at the end of this season.
McKenna joined the East Anglian club in December 2021 and has since guided them to back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League.
The young coach could be one of a few high-profile names to depart Portman Road this summer, with leading marksman Liam Delap wanted by struggling Manchester United.
Ipswich are currently occupying 18th spot in the Premier League standings with five matches left to play, 15 points behind West Ham United in 17th.
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Ipswich boss McKenna shortlisted by Fulham, Brentford?
According to Football Insider, two Premier League clubs could make a swoop for Ipswich boss McKenna ahead of the upcoming 2025-26 campaign.
The report states that both Fulham and Brentford have identified the 38-year-old as a potential arrival at Craven Cottage and the Gtech Community Stadium respectively.
It is understood that the futures of Marco Silva and Thomas Frank are uncertain as the current campaign draws to a close, with a Premier League giant potentially on the hunt for a new coach.
With Ange Postecoglou struggling during his second term in North London, Tottenham Hotspur could relieve the Australian of his duties at the end of the season.
Such a decision would leave the Lilywhites in the market for new boss, with Silva and Frank possible candidates to replace Postecoglou at Spurs.
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Ipswich intent on keeping McKenna
While Brentford and Fulham hunts for McKenna could be imminent, Ipswich will supposedly do 'everything they can' to retain the services of their current head coach.
The former Manchester United youth boss is held in high regard at Portman Road despite a sobering campaign in the Premier League on their return to the top table.
There could also be a move further South on the cards for McKenna, with Bournemouth in danger of losing high-performing manager Andoni Iraola.
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