Exclusive: Kieran McKenna has made his mind up on Celtic as Parkhead board sounds out Ipswich manager
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(Credit: Hasan Karim, Breaking Media, Imago) Tue 12 May 2026 17:30, UK Kieran McKenna is set to snub any advances from either Crystal Palace or Fulham this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Ipswich Town boss is firmly on the radar at both Selhurst Park and Craven Cottage, but he has little interest in taking up either opportunity in the coming months.The 39-year-old remains committed to the project at Portman Road, and sources have indicated that he is keen to take on the challenge of the Premier League with the Tractor Boys once again. Crystal Palace to accelerate towards ‘massive coup’ for new manager Former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider earlier this week that Palace are closing in on Andoni Iraola as their new boss, with the departing Bournemouth chief still their top target.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The former recruitment boss suggested that there is a “good chance” that the Eagles get their move for the Spaniard over the line, despite strong interest from the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United.ManagerGamesWDLWin %Oliver Glasner86312827Andoni Iraola112413635Kieran McKenna3841024Iraola’s Premier League record compared to Glasner and McKenna, as per Fotmob.Iraola has the Cherries firmly in the hunt for European football for next term, but he has already confirmed that his long-term future lies away from the Vitality Stadium. Crystal Palace have already held talks with him in their bid to propose a new challenge for him this summer, and Brown expects those discussions to continue to advance towards a deal.
The 43-year-old’s impressive work on the South Coast has made him a hot commodity of late, and Brown is clear that he feels it would be a “massive coup” if Palace were to land him to replace Oliver Glasner. Silva’s future in West London has been unclear for some time now, but with Benfica’s interest now emerging, the Cottagers may yet need their shortlist of alternatives.