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Ruud van Nistelrooy back at Old Trafford? Man Utd legend lined up for coaching role by Erik ten Hag - but he could turn them down for top Championship job

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According to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1804857002834706693" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, United have reportedly approached their club legend to return to Old Trafford and take up a coaching role under manager Erik ten Hag. The Dutchman, however, could turn down the offer as he is close to replacing Vincent Kompany at Championship side Burnley.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Per <a href="https://www.telegraaf.nl/sport/1286941544/ruud-van-nistelrooy-dicht-bij-deal-met-burnley" target="_blank">De Telegraaf</a>, the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/burnley-man-utd-striker-ruud-van-nistelrooy-vincent-kompany-bayern-munich/blt00bf3649e56ce795#cs521367e9660e5efa" target="_blank">Clarerts are closing in on appointing the 47-year-old</a> as their new boss after Kompany left for Bayern Munich earlier this summer. Previously, Van Nistelrooy worked as an assistant manager for the Netherlands national team and then managed PSV Eindhoven's U-19 side before taking charge of their senior side in 2022. He, however, departed the Dutch giants in the final phase of the 2022-2023 season, despite having a contract until 2025.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Irrespective of Van Nistelrooy's arrival at the club, the INEOS group and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are likely to make changes in Ten Hag's coaching staff. The former Real Madrid forward is expected to take a final decision by next week.

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The Red Devils will be back in action next month and are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-pre-season-2024-tour-fixtures-results-tickets-watch/blt40910657efdd28df#cse0d39b829c3f4ba0" target="_blank">set to visit the US for pre-season </a>where they are scheduled to face teams like Rangers, Arsenal and Liverpool in friendly matches.

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

Ruud van Nistelrooy back at Old Trafford? Man Utd legend lined up for coaching role by Erik ten Hag - but he could turn them down for top job in the Championship | Goal.com

Ruud van Nistelrooy could return to Old Trafford as Manchester United approach him to join Erik ten Hag&apos;s coaching staff.