Since Ruben Amorim's departure from Manchester United, Ineos has been exploring managerial options, with ex-players like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick approached for a temporary role. Darren Fletcher currently serves as interim head coach, but the club seeks a more experienced figure for the remainder of the season.
Crystal Palace's Oliver Glasner is under consideration, alongside names like Xavi, Thomas Tuchel, Roberto De Zerbi, and Julian Nagelsmann. However, Kieran McKenna, former United coach and current Ipswich Town manager, has emerged as a strong candidate.
McKenna honed his skills under Jose Mourinho and Solskjaer before leading Ipswich to back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League. This season, Ipswich sits third in the Championship, vying for another promotion.
His ability to develop young players—such as Omari Hutchinson and Liam Delap—aligns with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's vision for United. McKenna also understands the club's scale and Premier League demands, offering a blend of potential and experience.
Experts suggest pairing McKenna with Solskjaer and Carrick could provide a coalition of ideas, though Solskjaer's recent struggles at Besiktas and Carrick's mixed tenure at Middlesbrough temper expectations. Ultimately, United may consider a less experienced but promising option in McKenna.
