The new contract for Town Manager Kieran McKenna is still being reviewed by the attorneys, and it is now anticipated that the arrangement will be finalized on Thursday.
While legal teams are still working through the finer points, it is understood that there is no panic following the agreement on a longer-term, more profitable deal.
The Blues manager was at Portman Road yesterday. A picture of him and his son playing football on the field went viral on social media, but it’s now thought that the boy has left for overseas.
Enzo Maresca of Leicester was always Chelsea’s main priority, as was reported last Wednesday, even though the Italian is reportedly close to being installed at Stamford Bridge.
After the Red Devils defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the FA Cup final at Wembley on Saturday, their management situation—Erik ten Hag is still in charge—is expected to remain unresolved for some time as they prepare for an end-of-season review.
We understand the Seagulls have given the Northern Irishman until this Wednesday to commit to moving to Sussex, as there was little progress in the following days and as the issue progressed.
However, McKenna ultimately favored staying at Portman Road, just as was the case with Crystal Palace when they expressed interest in February—a switch that it has now been revealed was closer than it appeared at the time.
Those negotiations were clearly successful, and Town supporters can rest easy knowing that their talisman manager will still be in charge when the team returns to the Premier League in August following a 22-year absence.
