Edwin van der Sar's move to Manchester United in 2005 was instigated by Ruud van Nistelrooy, who gave Sir Alex Ferguson a three-word plea to convince him to sign his Netherlands team-mate

The biggest compliment that can be paid to Ruud van Nistelrooy as he walks away from Manchester United, four months on from his return, is that there are plenty of people at the club who would have liked him to stay longer in some capacity,

Manchester United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy could be set for a surprise sudden return to English football, according to the latest reports. The Sun claims the Reds legend remains a possible managerial target for Championship side Burnley having turned down the Clarets in the summer.

After the sacking of Erik Ten Hag, Manchester United have now terminated the contracts of the other people who were part of his coaching team.When the Dutchman was shown the exit door, club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy took over the charge as a caretaker manager.