It soon emerged that Ruud van Nistelrooy was the leading candidate and TBR Football sources confirm that he has agreed terms to become Leicester’s new manager.

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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.