Fulham has reportedly approached former Real Madrid coach Arbeloa for the vacant head coach position, and are also considering Lampard and Amorim, according to talkSPORT.

Although McKenna, previously the favourite, has announced his resignation as Ipswich manager, he is considering a break. As a result, Fulham has been forced to reconsider its recruitment strategy and is now looking at Lampard and Amorim.

Reports indicate that despite the setback with McKenna, Fulham remains ambitious and has met with Arbeloa, who has been out of a job for only one day.

Chelsea legend and current Coventry manager Lampard is also one of the candidates, and another candidate is Hugo Oliveira, the head coach of Portuguese club FC Famalicao, who was previously part of Silva's coaching staff at Fulham.

After losing McKenna, former Bournemouth and Wolves manager O'Neil might take over at Ipswich.