INEOS hold talks with former Manchester United coach to potentially replace Ten Hag

Manchester United could sign Kieran McKenna if Erik ten Hag is no longer their manager this summer.

Erik ten Hag has come under heavy scrutiny over his increasingly worsening weekly outing as Manchester United’s manager. What ought to have been a last ditch show of triumph and tactical excellence has arguably devolved into chaos and confusion on the pitch.

In fact, there are many who believe that if not for the FA Cup final booked against Manchester City at the end of the month, the Dutchman would have already been looking for fresh employment.

However, even though Sir Jim Ratcliffe and company will reportedly not take a call on the gaffer’s future until after the Cup final, the club may already be on the hunt for prospective replacements.

Manchester United consider move for Kieran McKenna

As per the Guardian, Manchester United have made some early contact at trying to persuade Kieran McKenna to lead the side in the event Erik ten Hag is not given another season at the helm at Old Trafford.

McKenna, who was part of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s coaching team as well the side’s youth set-up is a figure deeply familiar with how the club is run.

His credentials are now immaculate with back-to-back promotions secured with Ipswich Town who will start the next campaign as a Premier League outfit.

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Thus, the player-turned-coach clearly has a proven winning mentality, even if Premier League football may prove to be a different ball-game altogether. Further, the report adds that Brighton and Brentford are likewise interested in securing McKenna’s services were he to become available.

Of course, such speculation over his future is unlikely to do Ten Hag any good, and judging by the tone of his recent press conferences, he won’t go down without a fight.