Kieran McKenna (Ipswich Town)
October 2025

Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna batted away Celtic rumours following Brendan Rodgers’ exit, insisting there have been no formal talks and his focus is Ipswich’s season. Sky reports list him among leading candidates, but any approach requires a fee near £5m, given his contract through 2028 and Ipswich’s project commitments. McKenna’s leverage stems from contract length, fit, and ongoing rebuild credibility. Ipswich can deter poaching via compensation and timeline clarity. If Celtic proceed, they must sell vision, resources, and autonomy. For McKenna, decision calculus balances Premier League return prospects against immediate silverware opportunities and cultural alignment in Glasgow and supporters’ expectations.