Ruud van Nistelrooy has been linked with a number of roles since being told he was not being retained by Ruben Amorim at Manchester United and he could be closing in on his next role

SV Hamburg and Leicester City are battling to recruit former Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new coach, media reports said on Monday. According to German broadcaster Sky, Van Nistelrooy is on second-tier Hamburg's shortlist to replace the sacked Steffen Baumgart.

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 –

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been lined up to take a surprise new job outside of the Premier League after leaving Manchester United.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been linked with a shock new role at his former club, just weeks after leaving Manchester United. Van Nistelrooy returned to Old Trafford as an assistant coach to Erik ten Hag in the summer after last playing for the club in 2006.

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,

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.