I worked with Kieran McKenna and he's ideal for Manchester United for three reasons
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer Manchester United captain Ashley Young is convinced Kieran McKenna is capable of stepping into a Premier League job. Ex-United coach McKenna is of interest to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag, as reported by the Manchester Evening News.
Ten Hag is under intense pressure after the club recorded their lowest ever Premier League finish. United chiefs have not yet made a definitive decision on Ten Hag’s future as they prepare for the FA Cup final against Manchester City on Saturday.
The Dutchman is under contract for another year with a further 12 month option in United’s favour. McKenna is a manager in demand after leading Ipswich Town to back-to-back promotions.
It is understood United and Chelsea have contacted the Northern Irishman’s representatives while Brighton and Hove Albion are also interested. READ MORE: Kieran McKenna breaks silence on Manchester United links amid Erik ten Hag speculation READ MORE: Sir Alex Ferguson has already given Mauricio Pochettino verdict before Man United decision Young listed three reasons behind McKenna's success, telling talkSPORT: "Like you say, I worked with him at Manchester United and saw how much passion he's got for football, the love he's got for football and just how he wants to be successful. "So I, obviously having been linked with the jobs, Brighton, Manchester United, can he go to one of them now?
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