Tottenham Hotspur might turn to 38-year-old Northern Irish tactician Kieran McKenna if they part ways with Ange Postecoglou.
According to a report by Football Transfers, Kieran McKenna is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The North London giants are keeping their options open amid emerging uncertainties surrounding the long-term future of Ange Postecoglou. So, the 38-year-old Ipswich Town manager has emerged as a target for them.
The rise and rise of Kieran McKenna
Kieran McKenna has established himself as one of the most promising young managers in the world since taking over at Ipswich Town. Born in London, the Northern Irishman could not enjoy a professional career after a hip injury prevented him from breaking into the first-team squad at Tottenham Hotspur.
After retiring early, McKenna entered the coaching sphere, cutting his teeth at Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City, Nottingham Forest, and Canadian side Vancouver Whitecaps. However, the 38-year-old rose in prominence during his spell with Manchester United, first taking charge of the under-18 side before becoming an assistant coach in the first team.
The Northern Irish tactician began his first foray into the managerial world when he joined Ipswich Town in 2021. Since then, he has enjoyed an exceptional rise to fame, guiding Ipswich Town to successive promotions and taking them back to the Premier League.
While the Tractor Boys are in the relegation dogfight, Kieran McKenna has become highly sought-after in the managerial market. Chelsea and Manchester United showed interest in the former Spurs youth player earlier this year, and he has now emerged as a target for Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham return on the cards?
Ange Postecoglou faces an uncertain future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, even though recent reports have claimed that the North London club will not part ways with him. However, with the fans booing the Australian manager after the defeat to Bournemouth, McKenna has emerged as a target for Tottenham.
The report by Football Transfers has claims Tottenham might part ways with Postecoglou if results do not improve by January. However, Ipswich Town will likely resist accepting the North London club’s approach, considering they are in the relegation dogfight in the Premier League this season.