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

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 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.

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,

In today's Premier League rumors, Graham Potter could replace Steve Cooper at Leicester City, Ruud van Nistelrooy linked with Hamburger SV. and more.

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.