Ruben Amorim hints at Ruud van Nistelrooy role with talks planned on first day - Old Trafford legend could be set to remain at the club despite Erik ten Hag’s exit and the conclusion of his interim te

When Van Nistelrooy signed for United for a British record £19million in 2001, Sir Alex Ferguson already had Dwight Yorke, Andy Cole, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham in the strikers department. Van Nistelrooy, scorer of 150 goals in 219 United games, all but admitted United currently lack a proven striker.

Jaap Stam has predicted his former teammate Ruud van Nistelrooy will walk away from Manchester United this week rather than remain on as a part of Ruben Amorim’s coaching staff. Club legend van Nistelrooy was placed in temporary charge as interim manager at Old Trafford following the sacking of Erik ten Hag last month.

Amorim inherits a steadied ship but he will dropped in the deep end when he takes charge of training this week and moulding a flawed squad into his 3-4-3 system will be no easy feat

Ruben Amorim will hold talks with Ruud van Nistelrooy on Monday over the Dutchman’s future at Manchester United. Amorim is scheduled to fly to England on Monday as he prepares for his first day as the new United head coach.

Incoming Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim (left) will hold crunch talks with Ruud Van Nistelrooy (inset) on Monday about the Dutchman's future at the club.