RUUD VAN NISTELROOY could be set for an immediate return to the Premier League. SunSport understands the Dutchman - who impressed during his time as interim Manchester United manager - is one of two leading candidates wanted by Leicester City. 3 Ruud van Nistelrooy took temporary charge of Manchester United following Erik ten Hag's sacking Credit: ALAMY 3 The Dutchman is in line to replace Steve Cooper at Leicester Credit: REX Foxes executives were impressed by the job Van Nistelrooy did at Old Trafford and believe he could be the man to steer the East Midlands club to safety.
The club are now thought to be sounding out the former striker 's agents over a potential move. The development comes amid reports that Hamburg are also chasing the former United striker , who turned down the Burnley job in the summer and is regarded by many as one of the brightest young coaches in Europe . Leicester , meanwhile, are also chasing Graham Potter - who sources say could now be ready to make a return to club management.
READ MORE ON LEICESTER SLY FOXES Leicester stars party with 'Enzo I miss you' sign just hours after Chelsea loss The ex-Brighton and Chelsea manager has been out of work for more than a year but could be tempted to return to take a vacancy left by Cooper’s sacking. Van Nistelrooy, 48, enhanced his reputation in the managerial sphere with a stellar four-game stint as interim Red Devils boss following the sacking of Erik ten Hag . United avoided defeat during his brief stint.
