Manchester United and Chelsea face a possible battle for their new head coach after Sky Sports News learned that United officials have met with representatives of Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna. It is now clear that both Man Utd and Chelsea have McKenna on their shortlist of possible candidates - even though United have yet to decide whether to stick with Erik ten Hag next season.
Chelsea appointment expected next week | Frank, Maresca, McKenna in frameBut the news that Manchester United have made initial approaches to McKenna too, in case they decide to change their manager after this weekend's FA Cup Final, has added a complex new dimension to the situation. Should United lose to Manchester City at Wembley, there would be no European football at Old Trafford next season, after an eighth-placed finish in the Premier League.