Indian firm Venky's, who bought the Lancashire club earlier this season, axed manager Sam Allardyce on Monday.
They have been linked with a host of names since, including Maradona, and their chairman Anuradha Desai confirmed they had made contact.
However, she also revealed that the plan is for Kean to stay in charge until the summer.
"We thought about Maradona as a coach after we took over," she said.
"Talks were at the initial stage then, but there is no development on that front yet.
"For now, the current coach will be the manager till the end of the season.
"There is no question of signing anyone for such a short time."
Desai says they have no qualms about former Fulham coach Kean being in charge.
"Kean is well connected with the game and the players as well. We have full faith that he will do the best job and keep the team motivated.
"He works long hours and is talented at his job.
"He also works well with our very skilful young players - and that is important."
Desai also insisted that chairman John Williams had not followed Allardyce out of the club.
"We have not taken any hasty decision in replacing the manager with the coach. It was a long, pending issue and it's a calculated risk," she said.
"I don't want to get into why we were unhappy with Allardyce, or any kind of negative remarks.
"John Williams is close to Allardyce but he is very much with us and he has not expressed any willingness to quit. His position in the team is safe."
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