'The word is out...' Kieran McKenna to Man United update shared by ex-manager

Manchester United intend to sack Michael Carrick; Kieran McKenna, available after leaving Ipswich, is among candidates to replace him.

Manchester United are set to dismiss Michael Carrick as manager despite recent improvements, including a comeback win over Roma and a 4-4 draw with Aston Villa. Carrick's side remain without a Premier League win since August and have endured the worst start to a season in Old Trafford's history.

Kieran McKenna, who stepped down as Ipswich Town manager in summer 2026 after guiding the club from League One to Premier League promotion twice, is being considered as a potential replacement. McKenna has deep roots at United, having joined as Under-18 manager in 2016 and later serving as assistant under Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer before leaving for Ipswich in 2021.

According to former scout Bryan King, McKenna has been positioning himself to return to Old Trafford.

US international manager Mauricio Pochettino is also a leading contender. While United have not made a final decision, multiple sources anticipate a managerial change before the Liverpool fixture.