Kieran McKenna emerged as a potential candidate to take over the reins at Manchester United, following his impressive spell at Ipswich Town, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has tipped another his former assistants for a future managerial role at Old Trafford.

The club is currently conducting a thorough review of the season, which comes in the wake of their recent FA Cup victory against Manchester City, and this could have implications for Erik ten Hag's tenure.

McKenna, who has been linked alongside names like Thomas Tuchel, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Frank and Graham Potter, has a special connection with United, having now secured consecutive promotions with Ipswich since his departure from Old Trafford in 2021.

During his five-year stint at United, McKenna progressed from U18s manager to assistant coach under Jose Mourinho and retained the position when Solskjaer took charge.

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has tipped ex-Man United coach to become manager - but it's not Kieran McKenna

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