Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be appointed as the new manager of Leicester, just weeks after leaving Manchester United, with the Dutchman agreeing a two-and-a-half year deal

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

In a shock turn of events, Manchester United's recently discarded interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy has emerged as the leading contender to take over manager-less Leicester City, according to multiple reports.