Ruud van Nistelrooy is on the verge of becoming Leicester City’s new manager, according to reports. The 48-year-old is available after leaving Manchester United earlier this month following the club’s decision to replace Erik ten Hag with Ruben Amorim.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is on the verge of being named new Leicester City manager, according to a report. The Manchester United legend is available after leaving his former club earlier this month following the arrival of Ruben Amorim.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be named the next Leicester City manager following the dismissal of Steve Cooper after 'extensive talks' with the Foxes chiefs.

Ruud van Nistelrooy could be set to make a swift return to the Premier League with Leicester City ready to name him as his new manager after sacking Steve Cooper

In today's Premier League rumors, Graham Potter could replace Steve Cooper at Leicester City, Ruud van Nistelrooy linked with Hamburger SV. and Oliver Glasner is to be backed in the January transfer window.

Leicester City have identified Graham Potter as their top target to replace Steve Cooper, although the manager’s wage demands may see them turn to a list that also includes Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Championship winners dispensed with Cooper on Sunday,

Having sacked Steve Cooper, Leicester City face a big decision as they hunt for their next manager - and getting it wrong would mean relegation.

Leicester City have sacked Steve Cooper and could replace him with Graham Potter or Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Foxes decided to pull the trigger on Cooper on Sunday following a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea . Leicester struggled to create much going forward against the Blues and Jordan Ayew's stoppage-time goal was a case of too little too late.