Ipswich were last night reported to be close to securing Kieran McKenna on a new deal.

The double promotion-winning head coach has been linked with interest from clubs including Albion over the past week.

But multiple reports last night suggested he was poised to agree an improved contract at Portman Road.

Albion are assessing their options for a new head coach after parting company with Roberto De Zerbi over the final weekend of the Premier League season.

They are known to be prepared to take time if necessary and work through their processes with no training sessions or matches looming.

Chelsea, meanwhile, were reportedly in advanced talks to make Leicester’s Enzo Maresca their new head coach in succession to Mauricio Pochettino.