Now the dust has settled on Kieran McKenna’s surprising decision to take a break from football, the next Ipswich manager odds market is live on BetVictor.
McKenna was heavily linked with Fulham but has stepped away from the beautiful game for the foreseeable future. As eyebrow raising as the news was, it has left the Tractor Boys seeking a new leader as they get set to embark on their second Premier League adventure in three years.
In all honesty, it was seemingly unlikely that McKenna would be at the helm in the new season; owing to the interest shown in him. Therefore, the Blues would have already been eyeing a replacement and BetVictor News takes a closer look at some of the candidates who are being considered for the role in Suffolk.
Next Ipswich Manager Odds Sees Bodo/Glimt Boss Kjetil Knutsen Lead The Betting
Having punched well above their weight in the Champions League last season, the next Ipswich manager odds market has seen Bodo/Glimt’s Kjetil Knutsen installed as the 5/4 favourite. The highly-regarded Norwegian boss oversaw Bodo’s run to the knockouts which included a stunning league phase win against Man City and two play-off wins against Inter Milan.
Naturally, that put Knutsen in the shop window. The 57-year-old has been with The Super Team for eight years and has won five league titles. Knutsen encourages attacking, high-pressing football and also encourages intense, collective pressing in a 4-3-3 lineup.
However, Knutsen is also renowned for his player development and tactical yet cautious strategy. Something of which could be hugely vital as the Tractor Boys try to defy the Premier League odds and preserve their top-flight status for 2027-28.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer And Gary O’Neil Odds For The Ipswich Manager’s Job
Just behind Kjetil Knutsen in the next Ipswich manager odds market is Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at 6/4. The Norwegian has plenty of Premier League experience as a former player and manager of Man United. It’s also understood that Solskjaer is keen on returning to English football.
The 53-year-old has been out of work since being fired by Besiktas in August 2025. Also a contender in the next Hearts manager odds market, Solskjaer won’t have many better opportunities to return to England’s elite this summer.
Meanwhile, Gary O’Neil can be backed at 7/2. Having performed above expectations at Bournemouth and Wolves, O’Neil certainly knows how to navigate the Premier League. Not only that, the former Portsmouth star is weaving his magic at Strasbourg. The 43-year-old led Le Racing to the Conference League semi-final in 2025-26.
Further back in the market is the likes of Liam Rosenior and Brian Barry Murphy. Both are available at 5/1. Brendan Rodgers (10/1), Kim Hellberg (12/1) and Rob Edwards (25/1) also offer potential.
*odds correct at the time of publication, June, 15, 2026.
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