Ruud van Nistelrooy is set for a new Premier League job after leaving Manchester United, where he served as an interim manager after Erik ten Hag's sacking.

Leicester City key decision-makers are confident that incoming boss Ruud van Nistelrooy can build a close relationship with the squad he inherits.

The former captain, now at Manchester United, spoke in September about the impact the Dutch coach had on the team when he joined Erik ten Hag's backroom staff