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Manchester United have reportedly made contact with representatives of Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna, following his success helping the Suffolk side seal back-to-back promotions to the Championship and to the Premier League.
It comes as minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his leadership group are set to make a decision on the future of under-fire manager Erik ten Hag later this summer.
Mail Sport understands that United will not part ways with the Dutchman ahead of their FA Cup final clash with rivals Manchester City on May 25.
Speculation is mounting that amid Ten Hag's recent woes at United, with the Red Devils disappointingly having won just one of their last eight Premier League matches, and could now miss out on European football next season.
Several big names including the likes of Gareth Southgate and Thomas Tuchel have been linked with a move to succeed the Dutchman at Old Trafford.
Man United have reportedly 'made initial contact' with Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna
After a senastional season McKenna led Ipswich to promotion to the Premier League
United's minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, right, is reportedly pondering a move for McKenna
Man United have also reportedly turned their attention to their former coach McKenna, with The Guardian reporting that 'initial contact is believed to have been made between United and McKenna’s representatives.'
The report claims McKenna is highly thought of by Man United's leadership team - and is 'under serious consideration for the position' should it come available.
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McKenna could be a good fit for United, too, with the 39-year-old having previously spent five years honing his craft at Old Trafford.
The former midfielder worked as a scout before progressing to work as the team's U18 head coach. In 2018, he was promoted to working as an assistant coach with the first team under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
But United may have to pay top dollar to prise McKenna away from his current club, after Ipswich had tied him down to a new contract last season that will expire in 2027.
The Northern Irish coach led Ipswich to automatic promotion back to the Premier League last week, with their 2-0 victory against Huddersfield ending a 22-year absence from the top-flight.
The Tractor Boys only lost six games on their route to top flight - the least of any side in the Championship this season.
Several other top clubs, including Brighton and Crystal Palace, have reportedly shown an interest in the manager previously, with the Eagles claimed to have tabled an offer for McKenna to take over from Roy Hodgson at Selhurst Park earlier this season.
McKenna could return to United after having spent five years in a coaching at the club
It comes as pressure is mounting on Man United manager Erik ten Hag amid a torrid season
United have won once in their last eight league matches and could miss out on European football
Ten Hag, meanwhile, faces an uncertain future at Man United, with his side having suffered back-to-back defeats against Crystal Palace and Arsenal.
According to The Telegraph, Ratcliffe will instruct his leadership team of interim executive Jean-Claude Blanc, incoming CEO Omar Berarda and technical director Jason Wilcox to assess Ten Hag's suitability for the role over the coming weeks.
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