Oliver: Keep - Jonah Kusi-Asare, as we are short of strikers. Loan - Rodrigo Muniz so he can rebuild his confidence away from the pressure of Premier League. Sell - Emile Smith Rowe, as he has not lived up to potential while Josh King has impressed.
Given he recently distanced himself from a managerial role until the new season gets under way, I was surprised to see Thomas Frank installed as one of the early favourites for the vacant job at Ipswich. Prior to his difficult spell at Tottenham, the Dane did wonders at Brentford, and he knows how to get out of the Championship and STAY in the Premier League, which is something Kieran McKenna hasn't achieved yet in his career. Liam Rosenior was always going to be linked and I think he would be a sound appointment as well, despite it not working out for him at Chelsea.
Kieran McKenna's time in charge of Ipswich Town has been nothing short of incredible. Just four full seasons in charge have brought with them three promotions and a first taste of Premier League football at Portman Road in more than 20 years. What's more, the football seen during those first two promotion-winning campaigns was the best at Ipswich Town in a generation, with a group of players who thrived under the Northern Irishman's lead.
Departing Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna says managing the club has been "an absolute privilege" as he prepares to take a step back from management after nearly five year with the Tractor Boys. The former Manchester United and Tottenham youth coach stated he is taking this break to spend some time with his family after a whirlwind four-and-a-half seasons with the team, gaining back-to-back promotions to reach the Premier League in 2024.
Kieran McKenna has announced he will be stepping down as Ipswich Town boss this summer after five hugely successful seasons with the club. The 40-year-old joined the club when they were down in League One but achieved back-to-back promotions to take the Tractor Boys up to the Premier League in 2024.
Manager keen to spend more time with familyIpswich chair Mark Ashton ‘gutted’ by decisionKieran McKenna has stepped down as Ipswich’s manager after four and a half years in charge of the Suffolk club, who will return to the Premier League next season.The 40-year-old will take a break from management and is understood not to have a position lined up. McKenna had been linked with the vacant job at Fulham, who held an interest in him, but his departure is linked with a desire to recharge and spend more time with his family. Continue reading...
Ben Davies was due to become a free agent this summer, but his stay with Tottenham will stretch to 13 years after he signed a new contract. The post Davies signs new Spurs contract as Bissouma leaves on a free appeared first on SoccerNews.
As relayed by Fabrizio Romano, Inter Milan’s sporting director Piero Ausilio has confirmed the club’s interest in Liverpool midfielder, Curtis Jones. “It’s no secret we’re following Curtis Jones. He’s a player we like, we’re not hiding”, Ausilio said. “We will see the developments”. Jones has been heavily linked with a move away from Anfield for […] The post Inter chief confirms Curtis Jones interest appeared first on SoccerNews.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has confirmed that Lamine Yamal will miss the team's pre-tournament friendlies. While remaining optimistic about the forward's recovery, the coaching staff has stopped short of guaranteeing his availability for the 2026 World Cup opener. Spain are scheduled to play the first of their two pre-World Cup warm-up matches on Thursday, June 4, against Iraq. Manager Luis de la Fuente will be forced to navigate the fixture without star forward Lamine Yamal due to an ongoing injury. While the manager remains positive regarding the player’s status for Spain’s opening match in North America, there is still a tangible chance he could be sidelined. The Barcelona star suffered a torn biceps femoris in his left hamstring in late April, bringing an early end to his club season. Yamal recently admitted that he initially feared the injury would cost him his spot at the tournament before de la Fuente officially included him in the final 26-man roster. While Yamal’s rehabilitation process remains ongoing and entering in the final stages, his status for Spain‘s Group H opener against Cape Verde on June 15 can’t be confirmed. “It is certain that he is not going to play,” de la Fuente stated during a press conference when asked about the upcoming friendly against Iraq. “The plan is to follow our scheduled timeline, which gives us confidence that he will be ready for June 15. There is still time left, and we will see how he progresses. We might have to pause his workload at some point—I don’t know, I’m just speculating”. El último entrenamiento en nuestra casa.Te echaremos de menos, Ciudad del Fútbol.#VamosEspaña | #CopaMundialFIFA pic.twitter.com/qDr7mpuCTI— Selección Española Masculina de Fútbol (@SEFutbol) June 3, 2026 The Spanish manager noted that if Yamal’s rehabilitation continues at a normal rate, he should be fit enough to be part of the matchday squad for the World Cup opener, though he refused to confirm his presence. “It doesn’t guarantee he will play,” de la Fuente concluded. “We will see. He might play a few minutes, or he might just complete a training session to build up his physical load so he can be ready for the second match against Saudi Arabia. We will evaluate it moment by moment“. Nico Williams and Mikel Merino ruled out too Compounding Spain’s short-term selection issues, Nico Williams and Mikel Merino have also been ruled out for the friendly against Iraq. The Athletic Club forward is managing a muscle injury that forced him to miss the final three matches of the domestic season, while the Arsenal midfielder only recently returned to action following foot surgery, playing limited minutes in the Premier League finale. While the long-term outlook remains highly positive for both players, de la Fuente is unwilling to take unnecessary risks. He confirmed they will sit out alongside Yamal to prioritize their full recoveries, though he remains confident all three will be medically cleared before facing Cape Verde. “I believe Lamine, Nico Williams, and Mikel Merino will all be available for the first match,” de la Fuente assured. “I am certain they will be fine. That doesn’t mean we think they have to play right away—we might wait a little longer. But in terms of physical condition, they will be ready”.
