Fulham are still keeping tabs on options to replace Alvaro Arbeloa, with Kieran McKenna now seen as a potential target for the Cottagers.
According to Football Insider, Fulham have set their sights on Kieran McKenna as a possible option to replace Alvaro Arbeloa. Despite some pressure-relieving results of late, the Spaniard is still not out of the woods, with the club set to monitor upcoming results before making a decision on the manager’s position, with the former Ipswich Town boss now seen as a target.
Alvaro Arbeloa came under increasing pressure a few weeks ago when he was not able to get a tune out of Fulham and gain points in the table. There was a period when the club considered sacking him; however, the Spaniard has had a few results that have relieved the pressure off his shoulders to an extent.
Wins over Hull City and Coventry City have proved useful, although the Cottagers have failed to win their next three games. Those included draws to Newcastle United and Aston Villa in the league, while Arbeloa oversaw a cup exit at the hands of Crystal Palace.
The Spaniard is yet to fully convince the fans and the club’s board of his long-term value to Fulham, which has kept everyone on edge with regard to his position at Craven Cottage. Should he continue to mismanage results moving forward, the Cottagers could decide to sack him, with a new option being lined up ahead of time.
Fulham to target Kieran McKenna?
Kieran McKenna has been in the news lately with links to Crystal Palace, although the South Londoners are now closing in on appointing Thomas Frank as Pierre Sage’s replacement. With the Selhurst Park job out of the way, McKenna has been eager to get back into top-flight management, and now Fulham could come his way.
Fulham had reportedly considered McKenna as Marco Silva’s replacement before appointing Arbeloa at the helm. They could revisit their interest in the 40-year-old former Manchester United coach, as a potential vacancy could emerge at Craven Cottage.
Other names like Michael Carrick have been mentioned, and he too is currently available to take over a role following his departure from Manchester United. As for McKenna, he is an option readily available in the market should Fulham sack Arbeloa, although the Spaniard has recently performed well and is currently growing in confidence in his role at the London side.
