Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a leading candidate to take the helm at Ipswich Town after Kieran McKenna resigned. Solskjaer, who left United in 2021, is eager to return to management following a brief spell at Besiktas last summer. Ipswich’s board has already earmarked him as a top choice for the club’s next chapter in the Championship.

Solskjaer’s name surfaced after the club’s rapid rise, finishing second in the Championship last season and earning promotion. His former assistant Martyn Pert, who worked with him at United, also remains in the mix. Ipswich had previously shown interest in Gary O’Neil, whose Strasbourg tenure impressed the hierarchy, but Solskjaer’s experience keeps him ahead for a return to top‑flight football.

With McKenna stepping aside after guiding the Tractor Boys to three promotions, Ipswich seeks a manager who can sustain their momentum. Solskjaer’s Premier League credentials and recent success make him a natural fit. The club’s decision will shape its Championship campaign and set the tone for future ambitions while fans await the official announcement as the season nears its start.