Kieran McKenna 'mentioned at Man United' in Michael Carrick succession talks

McKenna, out of work since leaving Ipswich in June, has been mentioned as a potential successor to Carrick at Old Trafford and is also linked with Crystal Palace.

Kieran McKenna has emerged as a potential candidate to succeed Michael Carrick at Manchester United, according to former scout Bryan King. The 40-year-old Northern Irishman stepped down as Ipswich Town manager in June after guiding the club to Premier League promotion for a second time, citing a desire to spend more time with his family.

McKenna has previous experience at Old Trafford, having worked as a scout and assistant manager under Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ralf Rangnick and Carrick himself across three years. King suggested McKenna could be the favourite for the Crystal Palace job, where Pierre Sagefaces mounting pressure, but noted that McKenna's name has also been mentioned in succession discussions at Manchester United. King highlighted concerns about the structure at Old Trafford, saying "there are too many cooks at Man United."

McKenna's track record at Ipswich — taking them from League One struggles to back-to-back promotions — has established him as a capable builder, though managing Manchester United would present a significantly different challenge.