May 24th 2024.
It seems that Kieran McKenna is eagerly anticipating a return to his former club, Manchester United. Currently the head coach at Ipswich, McKenna has his sights set on managing one of the biggest clubs in the world and it seems that his dream may become a reality.
According to sources, United's hierarchy has placed McKenna at the top of their list of potential managers, with current manager Erik ten Hag set to be relieved of his duties after the upcoming FA Cup final. It appears that the outcome of the final will not affect this decision.
Initial discussions have already taken place between McKenna's representatives and United's top executives, Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox. The talks have been ongoing and it seems that McKenna is being seriously considered for the role.
Known as one of the most talented young coaches in English football, McKenna has already achieved great success with Ipswich, leading them to back-to-back promotions and securing their spot in the Premier League. This is a remarkable feat considering the club has not competed in the top flight since 2002.
The majority shareholder of Ipswich, Ed Schwartz, has even flown in from the United States to hold talks with CEO Mark Ashton and McKenna in an attempt to keep him at the club. However, it seems that Chelsea and Brighton are also interested in securing McKenna's services following the departure of their respective managers.
Despite the competition, it appears that McKenna is confident that he is inching closer to the United job, two-and-a-half years after leaving the club to join Ipswich. McKenna previously worked as an assistant under Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Ralf Rangnick, and his potential appointment may divide opinion among United's fans.
But the club's hierarchy believes that it is a risk worth taking, and they are hoping to make a quick decision once Ten Hag's departure is confirmed. McKenna's success and potential make him a desirable candidate for the job.
In the meantime, McKenna has been awarded the LMA Manager of the Year award at the 32nd LMA Annual Awards, where he was presented the award by none other than Sir Alex Ferguson, his former boss at United. McKenna, a lifelong United fan, also won the Championship Manager of the Year award on the same night.
When asked about his future amidst the speculation surrounding his potential move to Chelsea, Brighton, or United, McKenna remained focused on his current achievements and the bright future ahead for Ipswich.
He expressed his gratitude for the recognition and support he has received, and stated that his focus is on the success of the club and the upcoming season. McKenna also received high praise from Ferguson, who believes he has all the qualities to become a top manager at the highest level.
It seems that McKenna's future is full of possibilities, and it remains to be seen if he will indeed make a return to Manchester United, the club that holds a special place in his heart.
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