Brighton are reportedly confident of beating Chelsea to Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna.
The Seagulls are seeking a new manager after parting ways with Roberto De Zerbi at the weekend.
McKenna is one of the game’s brightest young managers after guiding Ispwich to back-to-back promotions to the Premier League.
Now Brighton have him in his crosshairs, with Graham Potter as a back-up option, according to The Times.
McKenna has a deal until 2027 at Portman Road, with compensation believed to be between £4million and £6m required.
Brighton are reportedly confident of beating Chelsea to Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna
Chelsea parted ways with Mauricio Pochettino on Tuesday night but there are fears about their hire-and-fire culture under Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali.
Meanwhile, Brighton are a more stable club for aspirational managers to hone their craft under owner Tony Bloom.
Both Graham Potter and De Zerbi significantly enhanced their reputations during their time at the Amex Stadium.
More to follow.
