That of course will see the bookies linking former Blackburn hero Alan Shearer with the job.
Rovers suffered their first home defeat of the season in a 2-1 loss to Middlesbrough on Friday, prompting speculation that the club's owners were negotiating Kean's replacement as manager.
The owners' talks are expected to continue, but operations director Paul Agnew said on Monday morning the club will not be responding to media speculation at this time.