Brighton will turn to surprise candidate if Kieran McKenna pursuit fails

After guiding Ipswich Town to back-to-back promotions, Kieran McKenna is a manager in demand.

The former Man United coach, 38, is on the radar of Brighton and Hove Albion and Chelsea, with The Times (subscription required) suggesting that both clubs are willing to pay a compensation fee to Ipswich as well as meeting McKenna’s financial demands.

Given how well he’s had his team playing over the past couple of seasons, it would be a huge blow to the Portman Road based side if they were...