Ipswich Focus On Kieran McKenna Amid Brighton And Man Utd Links
Ipswich Town are prioritising resolving the future of Kieran McKenna over transfers at this stage, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
McKenna is a wanted man after plotting back-to-back promotions for Ipswich from League One to the Premier League.
The 38-year-old is the top target for Brighton who are looking for a replacement for Roberto De Zerbi.
Manchester United are also looking at their former Under-18s coach and assistant manager as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag.
The newly-promoted Premier League side have been planning for the summer but it has been claimed that their focus is on resolving their manager’s future.
The Tractors Boys want to hold on to their manager but are also aware that he could move on from the club.
The club are keen to strengthen their squad adequately but for now, their focus is on McKenna and his future.
Ipswich want compensation of £6m before they would agree to let the young manager leave Portman Road.
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Man Utd ‘step up plans to replace’ Ten Hag as prepare to ‘make approach’ for ‘top contender’
Man Utd have stepped up their efforts to replace Erik ten Hag by preparing to make an approach for Ipswich Town boss Kieran McKenna, according to reports.
The Red Devils had a promising first campaign under Ten Hag with the Dutchman leading them to Carabao Cup silverware, an FA Cup final appearance and a top-four finish in the Premier League.
However, things have not gone to plan this term with Man Utd finishing eighth in the Premier League and being dumped out of Europe before Christmas after finishing bottom of their Champions League group.
That has led to Ten Hag coming under huge pressure with supporters, former players and pundits struggling to see the style of play under the former Ajax manager.
Man Utd do have one last chance of success this season in the FA Cup final against arch-rivals and new Premier League champions Man City later this month but it remains to be seen whether victory in that match would save Ten Hag from losing his job.
Widespread reports always maintained that INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe would give Ten Hag until the end of the season before judging him but now Football Insider suggest that their mind is already made up.
