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.

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The Dutchman twice led Manchester United to victory over the Foxes this season, when he was placed in caretaker charge following the sacking of Ruben Amorim.

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Ruud van Nistelrooy could be lining himself up for an immediate return to the Premier League. Every manager wants to work in the world’s biggest league.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has emerged as the favourite to be Leicester City's next manager and take on the challenge of keeping the club in the Premier League. It would be a brave move on City's part, with the former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker's experience as a senior manager limited to one season in charge at PSV and four games in interim charge at Old Trafford.