Overview

• Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to be named Leicester City's new manager following productive talks this week.
• Leicester sacked Steve Cooper on Sunday after just 12 Premier League matches, with the team sitting 16th in the table, one point above relegation.
• Van Nistelrooy recently served as interim manager at Manchester United, winning three out of four matches, including two victories over Leicester.
• The Dutchman previously managed PSV Eindhoven, where he won the KNVB Cup in 2023 before resigning due to internal issues at the club.
• Leicester could confirm Van Nistelrooy's appointment before Saturday's match against Brentford, with the club opting for a manager without compensation costs after ruling out other candidates like Graham Potter and David Moyes.