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INEOS continue to make wholesale changes behind the scenes at Manchester United, with interim CEO Patrick Stewart and CFO Cliff Baty announced as the latest senior figures to depart Old Trafford.
The way INEOS are moving, sooner than later, they will address the most important position at the club: head coach — that is if they have not already done so.
If reports are to be believed, Man United’s hierarchy has already begun looking at potential managers to replace Erik ten Hag, who has failed to steady the ship.
In March, the Peoples Person relayed a report claiming Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi is INEOS’s leading contender to succeed Ten Hag.
The Italian tactician has caught plenty of attention with his brave, possession-based style of football at Brighton, leading to interest from a number of clubs, including Bayern Munich and United.
Tony Bloom-led Brighton are one of the best-run clubs in the country, having made huge strides due to their smart recruitment decisions. It appears they are prepared for this situation as well.
According to the Guardian, the Seagulls have been making “contingency plans” as they brace themselves for De Zerbi’s potential exit.
Brighton are thought to be “assessing the market” to ensure they are not left stunned in the event De Zerbi decides to exit this summer.
This has led to them monitoring Kieran McKenna, who has done wonders as Ipswich City’s manager.
The Tractor Boys are on the cusp of securing back-to-back promotions, needing just one point from their last Championship outing of the campaign to enter the Premier League next season.
It is claimed Brighton will look to “lure” McKenna if their current manager ends up leaving.
Brighton intend to make a move for the former United assistant manager, who departed Manchester following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sacking in 2021, whether or not Ipswich achieve promotion hereon.
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