McKenna: Burns Has Earned the Right to Decide His Future
Friday, 1st May 2026 17:12

Blues manager Kieran McKenna says he doesn’t have an update on Wes Burns’s future with the Wales international out of contract in the summer.

Burns, 31, who could win his third promotion with Town tomorrow along with Christian Walton, Leif Davis and George Hirst, a feat previously achieved by John Elsworthy and Ted Phillips, has once again played a significant part in the season and scored Town’s opening goal in the 2-2 draw at Southampton on Tuesday.

“Honestly, I don’t have a complete update on it,” McKenna said when asked about the situation. “And I’m not sure I can reveal anything too much.

“I think Wes has earned the right here over the last few seasons to be the first one to decide his future. I think there were some discussions in January with Wes about his future.

“And he knows how highly we think of him and how important we see him as part of the team and part of the club. I think every party needs to meet on what the right next step is.

“I think in that situation, probably the biggest deciding factor will be what Wes wants for his future and what he wants for his next few years.

“There were some conversations around that in January. I’ve certainly not been party to any conversations I’m sure have been had in the background.

“So that will be up to Wes to discuss with the club. He’s put himself in the history books of the club and I’m sure he wants to have another big day in it tomorrow.

“But I presume, there will be conversations and decisions made over the summer on that.”

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itfcblue27 added 17:14 - May 1 Off to MLS
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Radlett_blue added 17:16 - May 1 If we don't go up, we might offer Wes a short term deal, but I expect he might have better offers elsewhere good luck to him if he does.
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NorthLondonBlue2 added 17:19 - May 1 Since his return, he’s shown flashes of his brilliance and how much we’ve missed him. He does appear a little off the pace now, which probably is just down to missing so many games. I would definitely want him for at least another season, whether we’re up or stay down.
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BeachBlue added 17:24 - May 1 We've earned the right to sit in the corner crying if he leaves. Love that guy.
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Bert added 17:34 - May 1 How good it is to support a club with a manager who understands how to manage situations. I would probably give Burns a 1 year contract but if he can secure his future with better terms elsewhere then nobody would surely wish to deny him that.
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Jugsy added 17:49 - May 1

Saw a clip where Haji Wright said the best goal he ever saw live was Burns against them. This guy has been in and amongst so many of the key moments, I keep thinking he’s done given his injuries but then he finds that extra level, again.

I do wonder if he has that extra yard for the Prem, given that’s the way he plays. Life catches up with us all, it’s not criticism of him. Would love him to stay but not sure we could keep him happy. Let’s see.

Monkey_Blue added 17:51 - May 1

I’d be sad to see him leave but he may be in a similar situation To Burgess and Morsy.. we wanted them to stay but on a one year. I suspect Wes could get himself a good 3 year contract with someone. He’s 32 early next season I think so the next contract will be his last big one. I hope we can go to 2 years and offer enough money that we match what he’d get on a 3 year elsewhere.

bigolconnor added 18:15 - May 1 Love Wes Burns. He’s the best right winger we have and consistently performs excellently. He was e”getting better and better in the premier league until he got injured. Offer him two years on good money. He definitely deserves it and won’t let us down. I fudging love Wes Burns
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BlueRuin69 added 18:42 - May 1 Please stay
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armchaircritic59 added 19:06 - May 1 It's right and proper that WB gets to decide his own future without undue pressure being put on him. He's someone of whom it can truly be said, owes us nothing, which was almost what he cost us! Whatever he decides, I wish him the very best of luck.
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Hatman2 added 19:25 - May 1 Surely if we go up he’s not going to get much game time. A move to Wrexham or Cardiff could make sense. Been brilliant for us, his goal on Tuesday would be a great memory to leave us with, along with a party tomorrow.
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Len_Brennan added 20:25 - May 1

A one year deal might suit both parties if we are promoted tomorrow. Wes will recognise that it could well be his last chance to play Premier League football & that is surely unfinished business for him after getting a bad injury last time, just as he was looking like he was coming to terms with the step up in quality.
As for the club, well they know exactly what they'll get from Wes.

Karlosfandangal added 01:27 - May 2 Makes you smile when you hear all the talk of a man in the prime of life at 31might be over the hill for the prem. The life of a professional sports man such a short career I would love to be 31 again What a player he has and is at Ipswich one of my favourite of all time
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