Former Tottenham man Kieran McKenna has set his sights on the Spurs managerial hot seat, with media pressure mounting on Roberto De Zerbi.Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi is under mounting pressure, though most of it comes from the media rather than within the club.That is according to respected journalist Fabrizio Romano, who provided an update on De Zerbi’s future, making it clear that the Spurs boss retains the backing of the Tottenham hierarchy. Romano said: “Tottenham decided to back Roberto De Zerbi in the summer by trusting his ideas. Obviously, not everything was possible, but it was still a very ambitious market, a very expensive market…“So, the message from Tottenham, as of today, remains a message of confidence in Roberto De Zerbi. So at the moment I don’t have any indication of Tottenham exploring different ways.“I’m told that Tottenham still believe in the manager. I’m told Tottenham knew it was going to take time. It’s not a switch you make from 17th in the league, saving from relegation in the final game of the season, to Champions League spots just because you spend big money.”So, De Zerbi heads into the three-week international break with the backing of the Spurs board despite sitting 20th in the Premier League table and winless after five games.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesKieran McKenna eyes Tottenham job amid media pressure on Roberto De ZerbiThe media, however, continue to pile on pressure. Danny Murphy and Darren Lewis have predicted the Italian will be sacked, with Mauricio Pochettino tipped as his replacement.Gary Neville and Ian Wright even hinted that Kieran McKenna could be eyeing the Tottenham job after he was spotted at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during Spurs’ clash with Everton.An update on McKenna’s future has now been provided by FootballFanCast, who report that the 40-year-old is preparing to return to management and is open to discussions with both Manchester United and Tottenham.McKenna has been out of management since stepping down at Ipswich Town earlier this year. It is understood he is waiting for the right opportunity, and with pressure mounting on both De Zerbi and Michael Carrick, a move to either club is not off the cards.The outlet further reports that any club hiring McKenna would need to pay Ipswich a compensation fee of £8 million if he joins before July 2027, though that figure can be negotiated down closer to the deadline. McKenna is said to be willing to waive his own share to smooth the path to a big six club.The former Ipswich boss has also been sounded out by Celtic as a possible replacement for Martin O’NeillKieran McKenna’s Premier League record raises questionsMcKenna boasts an impressive CV, having secured three promotions during his time at Portman Road.However, his record in the Premier League was far less flattering. Ipswich were relegated under his watch with four games to spare, leaving him with a 10.5% win rate – one of the lowest percentages in Premier League history.The club also recorded their lowest-ever points total in the top flight, managing just 22 points.StatisticRecordMatches Managed38Wins4Draws10Losses24Goals Scored36Goals Against82Goal Difference-46Total Points22Points Per Match (PPM)0.58Win Percentage10.5%Kieran McKenna’s Premier League recordSuch a record raises doubts over whether McKenna would be the right man to keep Spurs in the Premier League if they are dragged into a relegation battle.There is, however, the bonus of McKenna’s long-standing connection with Tottenham. He spent seven years at Spurs as a youth player, though he never broke into the senior side, and later began his coaching career at the club’s academy. That background could help him inspire and motivate players on what it means to wear the badge. However, there is no denying that many Spurs fans would rather Pochettino come through the door if they were to part ways with De Zerbi.READ MORE: Nottingham Forest set to scare off Tottenham with Morgan Gibbs-White transfer planThe post Promotion expert is open to talks with Manchester United and Tottenham for manager role appeared first on Spurs Web.