Ipswich Town are close to signing Gary O'Neil from Strasbourg as their new manager, after Kieran McKenna left the club, with an agreement expected soon. Gary O'Neil, the current head coach of Strasbourg, is set to return to English football, just months after taking charge in France. The Athletic reports that talks between Ipswich and Strasbourg's owners BlueCo have progressed positively, and a deal could be finalised as early as next week. O'Neil replaced Liam Rosenior at Strasbourg, but his time in France has been short-lived, with the club's Ligue 1 form suffering during his tenure. Despite this, he guided the club to the UEFA Conference League and Coupe de France semi-finals, before their form dipped and they missed out on European qualification. Strasbourg president Marc Keller had previously indicated that O'Neil would remain in charge, but it seems that developments have changed, and he is now set to join Ipswich Town. The club's search for a new manager began after Kieran McKenna's departure, and it seems they have found their man in Gary O'Neil. With his experience in English football and his recent success in France, O'Neil could be the perfect fit for Ipswich Town. The club's fans will be eager to see how he performs, and whether he can lead the team to success in the Championship. As the deal nears completion, Ipswich Town are preparing for a new era under Gary O'Neil's management. And with the new season approaching, the club will be hoping to make a strong start under their new manager. But for now, the focus is on finalising the deal and welcoming Gary O'Neil to the club. So, it seems that Ipswich Town are on the verge of appointing a new manager, and it will be interesting to see how he performs in the coming months.