May 23rd 2024.
The manager of Ipswich Town, Kieran McKenna, is in high demand as he has received offers from top clubs like Chelsea and Brighton. The Manchester United hierarchy recently met with McKenna's representatives to discuss the possibility of replacing their current manager, Erik ten Hag.
McKenna, who is only 38 years old, has quickly risen to become one of the most sought-after coaches in the country. He has led Ipswich to two consecutive promotions, bringing them from League One to the Premier League. Not only has he achieved this remarkable feat, but he has also implemented an impressive style of play for Ipswich, with the team being the top scorers in the Championship and playing some of the best football in the country.
With his success, it's no surprise that many Premier League clubs are vying for his signature this summer. Chelsea, who are in need of a new manager after the departure of Mauricio Pochettino, and Brighton, who recently parted ways with Roberto De Zerbi, have both held talks with McKenna. Manchester United, who were also rumored to be interested in him, have now reportedly had a meeting with his representatives last week.
According to Sky Sports, both the new chief executive Omar Berrada and technical director Jason Wilcox were present at the meeting. This has led to speculation that McKenna could be the next manager of Manchester United, and the fact that two of the club's most senior figures were involved in the meeting further strengthens this idea.
Interestingly, McKenna has previously worked with Manchester United as a coach under Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and Ralf Rangnick. He was originally hired as the Under-18s manager in 2016 and then joined Ipswich Town in December 2021.
As a former Tottenham academy player whose playing career was cut short due to injury, McKenna has always been a fan of Manchester United. A return to the club where he has fond memories of working with legendary managers and players may be more appealing to him than a move to Chelsea or Brighton.
Despite facing pressure and scrutiny during his time at Manchester United, McKenna looks back on his experience with fondness, stating that it has helped him become the manager he is today. In an interview with The Telegraph last year, he shared his thoughts on working with established stars who were older than him, stating that players are not that different at any level.
As for the current manager, Ten Hag, he remained tight-lipped about his future at the pre-match press conference and is solely focused on winning the FA Cup final. But with rumors swirling about his potential departure, it seems that McKenna's arrival at Manchester United could be imminent.
No matter what happens, it is clear that McKenna's rise to success has been nothing short of impressive, and his potential move to Manchester United could be the next big step in his career.
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