Ruud van Nistelrooy is looking forward to a transfer for a Manchester United star just weeks after leaving Old Trafford.
The Dutchman was at the helm for four games after replacing Erik ten Hag on an interim basis. He won three of those matches but was not retained by new Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim.
Van Nistelrooy has since been appointed by Premier League rivals Leicester after the Foxes sacked Steve Cooper. He has made a positive start at the King Power Stadium after beating West Ham 3-1 in his opening match.
And the former Red Devils hero is now looking to expand the squad he has at his disposal and could turn to his ex-employers for a signing. According to The Sun, United youngster Toby Collyer is among Van Nistelrooy's targets for January and is considering a loan offer for the 20-year-old midfielder.
Club chiefs are reportedly not interested in selling the youngster, but are open to a loan move to continue his development. However, Leicester still have work to do if they want to facilitate such a deal.
The Foxes have already reached the limit of two domestic players – Brighton's Facundo Buonanotte and Crystal Palace's Odsonne Edouard – and would therefore have to cancel one of those deals. The Frenchman seems most likely to return as he has yet to make a Premier League start for Leicester, while Buononatte has shone.
Van Nistelrooy has opened up about what things his side could do, revealing that discussions with chefs took place before he took the job. Speaking at a press conference, he said: “We had a conversation about that (transfers) in London before I signed. We talked about that, the winter period, and also about the summer.
“We also said that at the same time there is no rush to do things. I agree with that. The team now gets the chance to prove themselves this month, which is a great month to work and play together. Then there will be time to make a good assessment, when I have seen the players with my own eyes and we can make decisions in January.”
Meanwhile, Van Nistelrooy also admitted he was 'hurt' by his departure from Old Trafford. He added: “At the time I took over the interim job I said I'm here to help United and to keep helping United, and I meant it. So I was disappointed, very disappointed, and it did pain that I had to leave.
“In the end I broke my head about it, because I also understand the new manager. I have been in football long enough and I managed it myself. I understand it.”
“I talked to Ruben about it, fair enough to him, the conversation was rewarding, from man to man, from person to person, from manager to manager. That helped [me] I still have a lot to do and immediately start talking about new possibilities, which of course gave me a good feeling.”
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