BREAKING NEWS: Ipswich Town replacement option is lost for Manchester United, as the 38-year-old Premier League manager is expected to accept a new deal.

In his latest Daily Briefing newsletter entry, football journalist Fabrizio Romano discussed, among other things, Chelsea’s plans going into the summer, also confirming in the process that Kieran McKenna, manager of the newly-promoted Ipswich Town and pursued by not just Chelsea but also Man United and Brighton, had decided to stay with at Portman Road with an improved contract

The reputed Italian journalist had this to say on the matter:

“But now, McKenna has decided to commit his future to Ipswich Town. He’s going to extend his contract – everything is almost ready for him to sign a new deal, which will be an important one

with big money involved. So, there are no fresh contacts with Chelsea because he’s been informed he’s no longer in the race, and he will stay at Ipswich.

“Credits to Ipswich Town on this one – they’ve been waiting and hoping, offering him an important contract. McKenna has decided to accept after Chelsea told him with direct call that he was out of the shortlist to become the new manager. For Brighton, a decision will be made soon on an alternative to become their next manager.”

McKenna’s stock has skyrocketed ever since he left United’s dressing room to take up the managerial role at Ipswich Town and guided them to back-to-back promotions.

United were being heavily linked with the Northern Irishman but are yet to deliver a final verdict on what’s to become of Erik ten Hag going forward, the Dutchman having delivered the Red Devils their second trophy under him just last week.