Chelsea rival Manchester United in bid to sign exciting young manager | OneFootball

Erik ten Hag’s future in charge of Manchester United is increasingly uncertain, with the Dutchman potentially leaving the club after this weekend’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.

INEOS have distanced themselves from publicly commenting on Ten Hag’s future but there is no guarantee that he will be kept around to lead the club under the new ownership.

Wholesale changes have already been thrown into motion by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, with new leading executives set to begin their roles within the club this summer.

On the managerial front, Ten Hag is under pressure to keep his job after a disastrous second season in charge but there will be more clarity on that front after the FA Cup final.

In the event that Ten Hag is let go, there are a number of options that have been discussed in the press, with Thomas Tuchel, Gareth Southgate and Mauricio Pochettino all thrown into the hat.

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Pochettino could be open to the idea of joining the club after it was announced that he had left Chelsea.

Now, it is being reported that Chelsea and Manchester United are gunning for the same man, with Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna catching the eye of the Premier League elite after being promoted to the Premier League with a stunning 2023/24 Championship effort.

According to Football Insider, McKenna is the subject of interest from both clubs as they are plotting to make him their next permanent manager.

As per the report, Chelsea have already initiated talks with McKenna’s representatives as he matches their criteria, with Ipswich also making a push to convince McKenna to stay as they eye survival in the Premier League next season.

United, who reportedly first revealed their interest in bringing the former Reds coach back to the club in April, are said to be inclined to approach Ipswich to ask about his availability.

McKenna has three years remaining on his contract at Ipswich and any deal to sign him would have to be negotiated with the newly-promoted club.