Chelsea has reached out to Kieran McKenna's representatives, but another Premier League team could outbid them.

The young coach of Ipswich Town, Kieran McKenna, has become a highly sought-after manager in England. After leading his team to back-to-back promotions and an impressive return to the Premier League, the 38-year-old has caught the attention of top clubs like Chelsea and Brighton.

According to reports, Chelsea have already spoken to McKenna's representatives, but Brighton may be looking to swoop in and secure his services. The Seagulls are in need of a new head coach and are pushing to finalize a deal with McKenna as soon as possible.

However, there are a few obstacles that need to be overcome before any agreement can be made. First, Brighton must agree on a compensation fee with Ipswich, and then they need to convince McKenna to turn down other offers. One of those offers could potentially come from Chelsea, who are currently considering whether or not to part ways with their current manager, Mauricio Pochettino.

McKenna's incredible campaign with Ipswich has also caught the eye of Manchester United, where he previously served as part of the coaching staff under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, any potential move to United will have to wait until a decision is made on the future of current manager Erik ten Hag.

Despite Brighton's confidence in securing McKenna, the young coach may choose to wait and see if other opportunities arise at Chelsea or United. He will then have to decide between joining a less chaotic and high-pressure club like Brighton, or taking on the challenge of managing at Old Trafford or Stamford Bridge.

Both Chelsea and United have a history of frequently changing managers, while Brighton may offer a more stable and supportive environment for McKenna to develop as a coach and adapt to the Premier League. Additionally, he may have noticed that all three teams promoted to the Premier League last season were relegated this season, despite significant investments.

While Ipswich will try to persuade McKenna to stay, they are also preparing for his potential departure by identifying Luton Town's Rob Edwards as their ideal replacement. As McKenna weighs his options, it remains to be seen whether he will choose a sensible next step with Brighton or take on a more challenging role with Chelsea or United.

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