Marco Silva is all set to leave Fulham this summer and join Portuguese club Benfica.
Jose Mourinho has decided to join Real Madrid, and the Portuguese outfit will need to replace him properly. The Eagles have decided to make a move for Silva, who will sign a three-year contract with them.
Meanwhile, Fulham are now looking at potential alternatives, and they have identified Ipswich Town head coach Kieran McKenna as a target. McKenna has done an outstanding job for Ipswich Town, and there is no doubt that he is ready for a Premier League job. The move to Fulham could be ideal for him.
The West Londoners are a solid mid-table Premier League team, and they could offer him an ambitious platform to showcase his qualities in the top flight. Silva has done an outstanding job at Fulham, and his departure will be a blow to the club. Hoewver, McKenna is highly rated in England and has a bright future. He could be an outstanding appointment for them in the long-term.
Can McKenna make his mark at Fulham?
The former Manchester United coach will want to manage in the Premier League regularly, and Fulham could be ideal for him. The Cottagers have quality players at their disposal and reasonable resources. He will look to help them establish themselves as a top-half club. It remains to be seen whether he can plug the team’s weaknesses during the summer transfer window.
McKenna was linked with a return to Manchester United last year as well. The managerial appointment is yet to be confirmed, and Fulham are closing in on the deal. It remains to be seen whether they can wrap up the move quickly. McKenna will look to focus on a solid pre-season with his new team and help them do well next season.
Meanwhile, Silva will feel he has consistently shown his quality in the Premier League, and he will look to win major trophies now. Benfica will be able to provide him with European football and the opportunity to push for the league title. It remains to be seen whether he can deliver in his homeland.
