Given his boyhood allegiances, it has been suggested that McKenna would be willing to talk to Celtic.
When asked about those, he said, “We all have our affinities growing up.” Although it’s a really big football club, I don’t think everyone needs to run around and say what they’re doing.
In 2024, McKenna was reportedly asked about his reported £5 million release clause after signing a new four-year contract.
He responded, “There are things in every manager’s contract.” I don’t know what mine are, but I wouldn’t tell you anyway if I did!
“I approach this job like I’ll be Ipswich manager forever,” I said. Although I am aware that this may not always be the case, I will always do my best for the duration of my stay.
Bellamy originally signed for Celtic from Newcastle United on loan in 2005, but the former Wales international wants to complete the current World Cup campaign, which would effectively prevent the 46-year-old from taking the position immediately.
Wales is currently in third place in their qualifying group, one place behind Belgium and North Macedonia in second place.
With a successful Nations League campaign, they are almost certain of making those play-offs if they win over Liechtenstein and North Macedonia in November, even if they don’t come out as Group J runners-up.