Man United next manager latest - Kieran McKenna stance, Erik ten Hag 'exit', Pochettino update

Manchester United will certainly have a number of manager replacements lined-up should Erik ten Hag depart Old Trafford this summer.

The 54-year-old has faced significant scrutiny this season with it very plausible Sir Jim Ratcliffe's shake-up in the boardroom moves onto the management team after a mixed 2023/24 season. The Manchester Evening News understands the Ineos chief is not fully sold on Ten Hag, although the club are working under the assumption he will remain in post next season.

Just days after Brighton confirmed the exit of Roberto De Zerbi by mutual consent, Chelsea parted ways with Mauricio Pochettino. Kieran McKenna is one name of interest to both clubs in search of a new manager after another promotion-winning season at Ipswich Town and as such talk of a sensational return to United has been suggested.

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Elsewhere, Pochettino has emerged as a potential candidate but numerous other clubs are already targeting the former Tottenham and Chelsea boss. With that said, MEN sport has rounded up the latest next manager news with Ten Hag facing a possible exit ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Despite strong interest from Brighton and Chelsea, McKenna is open to taking over as Manchester United manager should Erik ten Hag leave the club after the FA Cup final.

The Seagulls were quick to identify the Ipswich Town manager as their favoured candidate to replace De Zerbi, however it is thought they could be trumped by Chelsea or United.

Following his surprise exit from Chelsea, Pochettino quickly became the favourite to take over at