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 close to making a swift Premier League return as the manager of Leicester City. The Manchester United legend has held extensive talks with the Leicester hierarchy this week and is set to be confirmed as the replacement for Steve Cooper, who was sacked by the strugglers on Sunday afternoon.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be named the new Leicester City boss as the Foxes act quick to replace Steve Cooper and will hand the Dutchman the reigns after he left Manchester United