PREMIER LEAGUE new boys Ipswich Town are in advanced talks to hire Gary O’Neil as their new boss, according to reports.
The Athletic claim that The Tractor Boys are working to finalise the Strasbourg coach’s return to the Premier League.
Gary O’Neil is in advanced talks to become Ipswich Town’s new manager Credit: Mike Egerton/PA Wire
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was also in the running for the role Credit: Sportsfile via Getty Images
Journalist David Ornstein claims that positive talks have been had with
He also said he will bring his coaching team of Tim Jenkins and Neil Critchley to Portman Road.
The report adds that the appointment could be announced early next week.
O’Neil’s will have to agree compensation with Ipswich for the coach’s release.
The English manager led the French club to an 8th place finish in Ligue 1 last season.
They also reached the semi-finals of the Europa Conference League, before they were knocked out by Rayo Vallecano.
Former Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the job, but the Ipswich Town hierarchy have decided to go in a different direction.
Ipswich have been looking for a new boss after stepped down last week.
McKenna led the club to three promotions in four years, including taking them into the Premier League twice.
He was linked to the Fulham job after Marco Silva left the Cottagers.
However, he quit Town to and spend more time with his family.
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