Ex- Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has emerged as an option for Leicester as they search for Enzo Maresca's replacement. The Foxes are on the hunt for a new manager, with their current boss on the verge of moving to Chelsea . The Championship winner has agreed a deal with the Blues after face-to-face talks in Spain, while a compensation package is expected to be agreed between the two clubs.
Once the move is official, that will leave Leicester needing to appoint their fourth manager in the space of just over a year. Now, it appears that Van Nisterlooy is in the running to take the reins. According to reports in Belgium, the 47-year-old is an ‘option’ to replace Maresca.
Should the Dutchman be appointed, it would signal his first return to management since leaving PSV Eindhoven last year. Transfer news live - Arsenal target Sesko, Man Utd chase double deal Man Utd news - Latest updates on UEFA deadline and Ten Hag's future He resigned at the end of his solitary season with the club after winning the Dutch Cup. The former striker also had spells with PSV’s youth sides, as well as an assistant to Guus Hiddink with the Dutch national side.
Speaking after his PSV spell, he hinted that he would be open to managing in the Premier League . Speaking to AS earlier this year, he said: "I would really like to work in Spain, and I have had conversations with Spanish clubs. But also the other leagues in which I have played, I want to coach there too.
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