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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 been in talks with the Foxes since they sacked Steve Cooper after Sunday’s 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea.Ruud van Nistelrooy looks set to be named as Steve Cooper’s replacement at LeicesterThe Foxes axed Steve Cooper within five months after he replaced Enzo MarescaDuring his brief spell at Old Trafford, Van Nistelrooy guided United to two dominant victories over Leicester – putting eight goals past them in total.But now he set to be confirmed as the replacement for Cooper, who was dismissed after five dismal months at the King Power Stadium.Cooper, who previously managed now high-flying Nottingham Forest, won just TWO of his 12 Prem games at as Leicester manager.Talks have taken place this week with Leicester conscious that SV Hamburg were also keen on recruiting Van Nistelrooy.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe Dutchman is available with no compensation after being axed from his Carrington assistant post by incoming United boss Ruben Amorim.Leicester currently face Profit and Sustainability issues and, with cash short, they targeted an out of work boss who would not incur a large fee.The 48-year-old was unbeaten during his four interim matches in charge after Erik ten Hag’s dismissal.Leicester, who sit 16th in the Prem, could appoint the former Netherlands international before their trip to Brentford on Saturday.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOther possible candidates have reportedly been ruled out by sources close to Leicester, who sit one point above the relegation zone.Those include former Chelsea manager Graham Potter and ex-West Ham boss David Moyes, who are no longer in the running.How Ruud van Nistelrooy’s ‘donut solution’ kicked off Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd revolution earlyVan Nistelrooy may be considered a gamble, but he has management experience with PSV Eindhoven.In his first season in charge, PSV finished second in Eredivisie to new Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s Feyenoord but won the Dutch Cup, beating Ajax on penalties in the final. A week before the end of the campaign, Van Nistelrooy stepped down. In a statement put out by PSV, it was said that the former striker believed “there was not enough support within the club to continue longer”.Van Nistelrooy then spent a year out of work, but was desperate to return to the dugout.He said in the summer: “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 – in the Premier League.”Now following his brief stint at United, he appears to have been granted his wish at struggling Leicester, whose last victory came on October 19 against Southampton.The Prem legend also appeared to form a brilliant relationship with players at United, with many of them sorry to see him earlier this month.He has been a Uefa Pro-License holder for more than two years.Foxes’ owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha gave the green light to recruit Van NistelrooyVan Nistelrooy previously coached the Netherlands team as an assistant to Ronald Koeman at Euro 2020.He returned to Old Trafford this summer as part of a shake-up of the club’s coaching staff under Ten Hag with Rene Hake also arriving as assistant, but all three left when Amorim was appointed. Van Nistelrooy lifted a Premier League title, FA Cup and League Cup in a glittering five-year spell at United under Sir Alex Ferguson.But this time round will be different for the Dutchman, as he’ll be asked to save Leicester from relegation.The 2015–16 Prem champions were promoted back to the top flight under Enzo Maresca after winning the Championship last season.But Southampton and Wolves are the only teams to have conceded more goals than the squad at the King Power Stadium.READ MORE SUN STORIESAfter Saturday’s match at Brentford, they face West Ham, Brighton, Newcastle and Wolves before Christmas.It’s then league leaders Liverpool on Boxing Day and Manchester City on December 29.Van Nistelrooy was given a standing ovation after United beat Leicester 3-0 in his last game in chargeLeicester were playing for Premier League survival More

RUBEN AMORIM was caught playfully SLAPPING Manchester United players in a bizarre training session ahead of his Old Trafford debut.But United fans were excited to finally see some joy return to Carrington – while many begged the new boss to go “easy on Luke Shaw” after he made his long-awaited return from injury at the weekend.Ruben Amorim was spotted joking around with his players on WednesdayFans have hailed the carnage as team bondingAfter a disappointing 1-1 draw at Ipswich, Amorim told Sky Sports on Sunday: “I just want to spend time with my players.”And the Portuguese tactician is clearly fitting into his new role at United, as Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire returned to training.Amorim and his coaching staff were waiting for his first team squad to arrive on the training pitches in the winter cold on Wednesday.The players, who smiled as they entered the gates, then gathered to form a tunnel to create room for their team-mates to run through.READ MORE ON MAN UTDThe group could be seen laughing and joking before Amorim turned to push Kobbie Mainoo backwards. The former Sporting manager then lovingly launched at Martinez – who was darting away for cover.A beaming Shaw appeared to joke with his new boss before Amorim lovingly urged him off to join Martinez at the start of the line.It seems as though Amorim was getting his long-term injured players to run through the group as a sort-of initiation to welcome them back into the fold.Most read in FootballMartinez, Shaw, Maguire and a host of players began running through the man-made tunnel as their team-mates in line jokingly slapped them.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSShaw played his first United minutes since February against Ipswich after he replaced Jonny Evans at left centre-back on 59 minutes.Martinez suffered a knock during Ruud van Nistelrooy’s final game in charge, and Maguire has been out since leaving Villa Park in a plastic boot when Erik ten Hag was still at the helm.Ruben Amorim takes brutal swipe at Ed Sheeran as Man Utd boss admits Sky Sports pundit ‘is the real star’ But fans were quick to spot how close the group have become ahead of United’s Europa League tie with Bodo/Glimt on Thursday.One wrote: “Needs to be careful with Luke Shaw, could put him out for the rest of the season with those shoves 🤣.”A second said: “I’m definitely feeling he’s going to bond the squad stronger here.”Another added: “Amorim’s more connected with the players due to his younger age.”While a fourth wrote: “Stop pushing Shaw, he’s gonna get hurt!🤣🤣”A fifth replied: “This club needs more chemistry, and he is trying to build it.”One more wrote: “It’s heartwarming to watch.”Amorim needs A LOT of time on training pitch to fix Man Utd… unfortunately he won’t get it, writes Charlie WyettIN theory at least, the only way is up for Manchester United, writes Charlie Wyett.We are nearly a third of the way through this Premier League season and it is still staggering to see United lurking in 12th place.They have managed just four wins with a goal difference of 0. Only Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored less.It is certainly not a false position and a point at Ipswich illustrated the massive job that Ruben Amorim faces.United’s fans sang the name of their new manager throughout the game.They also gave the players rapturous applause on the final whistle and although this was an improvement on some of the performances this season, the bar has been set pretty low.The club’s optimistic supporters will see that their team is only six points off the top four.  Ultimately, though, it is difficult to see United even reaching last season’s final position of eighth as they look worse.United’s patched-up defence will improve – and a three-man formation at the back will help them – but you have to wonder where the goals are going to come from. Marcus Rashford struck after 81 seconds and then went missing for the rest of his 68 minutes on the pitch.Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee were also introduced in that double change midway inside the second half but added absolutely nothing. What a terrible couple of signings they have proved to be and United’s fans would swap both of them for Ipswich’s Liam Delap.Amorim did not celebrate the Rashford goal and paced around his technical area throughout looking uneasy.Each time there was a break in play, he called over players for instructions.Alejandro Garnacho headed over to the touchline on a couple of occasions while there were also words for Diogo Dalot, Casemiro and Jonny Evans.Amorim, a manager with infectious enthusiasm, will be hopeful he can get his message across to all of the players in the next few weeks.But the problem for the Portuguese coach is that this was the first of 10 games in the space of 33 days.What he really needs are spells on the training ground without a midweek game but he does not have that luxury.United will welcome 12 per cent of an entire town’s population on Thursday.The away side, who were beaten twice by Arsenal in 2022, are bringing 6,500 fans to the ground for the huge clash.That is out of the town’s 53,000 population, meaning one eighth of everyone living there will be attending the match.While Maguire isn’t considered fit enough to get straight back into playing after a longer absence, Martinez could feature.Amorim said: “Licha is ready. He didn’t stop playing for too much time so I feel he is ready.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It is a different situation with Harry, we need them both but they are in a different situation. “They are both training, Harry soon will be on the pitch also.”Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Onana saves Amorim from embarrassment in first game as bossMANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.But Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.And it was the newly-promoted side who looked likelier to get a winner in the second half.Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players…ANDRE ONANA – 7/10United’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.JONNY EVANS – 5The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.AMAD DIALLO – 6Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal but offered little else.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.CASEMIRO – 4Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.Struggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.DIOGO DALOT – 5Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that.SubsUgarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5 More

MANCHESTER UNITED have made history after becoming the first Premier League club to offer male sanitary facilities.The Red Devils will provide designated bins and products such as pads for men at Old Trafford.Manchester United have made history by becoming the first club to offer male sanitary facilities to match-going fansThe decision came after a fresh study from Prostate Cancer UK and phs GroupIt comes after a study found that 50 per cent of those with male bladder weakness attend fewer games due to a lack of facilities and anxiety about leaks.While one in seven (14 per cent) said they had stopped going to games altogether, according to Prostate Cancer UK.But United have now set the benchmark after becoming the first top-flight club to commit to Gold BOG STANDARD accreditation – the minimum requirements that charities are asking organisations to implement to support men with incontinence.Nick Ridgman, head of support services at Prostate Cancer UK, praised the Red Devils for their initiative. READ MORE ON MAN UTDHe said: “Manchester United’s commitment to supporting men with incontinence is a fantastic step forward.”And we hope their action will inspire change across the whole football community, from the top of the Premier League to local non-league games.”The report was published last week came from Prostate Cancer UK and phs Group.United, who sit 12th in the Prem after drawing at Ipswich, are leading the charge by providing designated bins and essential products such as pads.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSFormer BBC sports presenter Steve Rider, who has battled prostate cancer himself, remarked: “Incontinence can become a real social barrier.”Imagine going to watch your local football team, you’re halfway through the second half and suddenly you feel the need to get rid of something a bit more substantial than your season ticket.Is Amad Diallo the key to transforming Ruben Amorim’s attack at Manchester United?”The ability to do that hygienically, with security and dignity, is so important. “And that’s why I’m a strong supporter of the Back in the Game initiative to get clubs up to the BOG STANDARD, to enable men to live a better life.”The next phase of plans to re-build Old Trafford and redevelop the surrounding area has been launched.United’s proposed regeneration of Trafford Park could boost the UK economy by up to £7.3billion.While United are consulting with the local community, they have NOT ruled out building a brand new 100,000-seater stadium away from the Theatre of Dreams.Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to build a new ground on the land adjacent to Old Trafford and pics of what the stadium could look like have been released.The Red Devils distributed a survey to season ticket holders and club members and received more than 50,000 responses.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe club have confirmed that 52 per cent of respondents are in favour of demolishing Old Trafford and building an entirely new stadium.While 31 per cent would rather redevelop the current ground, and 17 per cent are unsure.Amorim needs A LOT of time on training pitch to fix Man Utd… unfortunately he won’t get it, writes Charlie WyettIN theory at least, the only way is up for Manchester United, writes Charlie Wyett.We are nearly a third of the way through this Premier League season and it is still staggering to see United lurking in 12th place.They have managed just four wins with a goal difference of 0. Only Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored less.It is certainly not a false position and a point at Ipswich illustrated the massive job that Ruben Amorim faces.United’s fans sang the name of their new manager throughout the game.They also gave the players rapturous applause on the final whistle and although this was an improvement on some of the performances this season, the bar has been set pretty low.The club’s optimistic supporters will see that their team is only six points off the top four.  Ultimately, though, it is difficult to see United even reaching last season’s final position of eighth as they look worse.United’s patched-up defence will improve – and a three-man formation at the back will help them – but you have to wonder where the goals are going to come from. Marcus Rashford struck after 81 seconds and then went missing for the rest of his 68 minutes on the pitch.Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee were also introduced in that double change midway inside the second half but added absolutely nothing. What a terrible couple of signings they have proved to be and United’s fans would swap both of them for Ipswich’s Liam Delap.Amorim did not celebrate the Rashford goal and paced around his technical area throughout looking uneasy.Each time there was a break in play, he called over players for instructions.Alejandro Garnacho headed over to the touchline on a couple of occasions while there were also words for Diogo Dalot, Casemiro and Jonny Evans.Amorim, a manager with infectious enthusiasm, will be hopeful he can get his message across to all of the players in the next few weeks.But the problem for the Portuguese coach is that this was the first of 10 games in the space of 33 days.What he really needs are spells on the training ground without a midweek game but he does not have that luxury. More