Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna has said his dedication to the membership after experiences linking him with the vacant function at Celtic.
McKenna had emerged as one of many favourites for the Hoops job after Brendan Rodgers left his function earlier this week, with Martin O’Neill at present in cost as interim.
The 39-year-old is one in all English soccer’s most promising managers after guiding the Tractor Boys from League One to the Premier League, with the membership now again within the Championship.
Regardless of describing Celtic as “a very huge soccer membership”, McKenna confused he’s “within the center” of a “long-term challenge” with Ipswich.
“I’ve not had any of these conversations. It’s not one thing I’ve given any thought to, or the place any a part of my focus is that this week.
“I’ve a particular job right here at a particular membership. And we’re at a very vital stage of the season. Something outdoors of that hasn’t touched my radar.
“I do know I received’t be the supervisor right here ceaselessly, for one purpose or one other, however I’m actually absolutely targeted on the duty at hand, each within the brief time period, medium and lengthy.”
After relegation from the highest flight, Ipswich have struggled to seek out their toes again within the second tier and at present sit twelfth. Having reportedly supported Celtic when rising up in Northern Eire, he was seen as a key contender.
“Rising up, all of us have our affinities,” he mentioned when requested about these affinities with the Scottish Premiership membership. “I don’t assume everybody has to go round and announce what they have been, however in fact it’s a very huge soccer membership.”
McKenna signed a brand new four-year contract in 2024 and was requested about his reported £5million launch clause.
“In each supervisor’s contract, there are issues,” he replied. “I don’t know what mine are and, if I did, I wouldn’t inform you anyway!
“I strategy this job like I’ll be Ipswich supervisor ceaselessly. I do know that’s not at all times going to be the case, however I’ll at all times do my greatest so long as I’m right here.”
The seek for a brand new supervisor appears to be like set to proceed for Celtic, who’re at present eight factors behind shock leaders Hearts within the Scottish Premiership, with Craig Bellamy additionally set to rule himself out amid his dedication to guiding Wales to the 2026 World Cup, based on the BBC.
A possible return for Ange Postecoglou, who was not too long ago sacked by Nottingham Forest, can also be believed to be a non-starter.