Ruud van Nistelrooy return timeline emerges after emotional Manchester United exit

Ruud van Nistelrooy is reportedly hopeful of landing a permanent manager's role in the Premier League after his emotional exit from Manchester United this month.

The 48-year-old was appointed as interim manager - after Erik ten Hag was sacked as manager - in October and oversaw three wins and one draw during his four games at the helm.

But following Ruben Amorim's arrival at the club, it was decided Van Nistelrooy - who returned to Old Trafford as first-team coach in July - would leave with immediate effect.

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However, Football Insider reckons that Van Nistelrooy is hopeful of landing a return to the Premier League soon, with Russell Martin (Southampton), Gary O'Neil (Wolves) and Oliver Glasner (Crystal Palace) all facing pressure to keep their respective jobs with their teams currently propping up the top-flight standings.

Earlier this week, it was also claimed that the former PSV Eindhoven head coach was under consideration for the vacant manager's role at Coventry City, although the Championship outfit are yet to make an appointment.

Writing on X (was Twitter) after he left United, Van Nistelrooy said: "To everyone at Manchester United Football Club, in particular the backroom staff, the players and the fans. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible efforts and support.

"It has been a privilege and honour to represent the club as a player, coach and manager and I will always cherish the memories we have shared together.

"Manchester United will always have a special place in my heart and I hope there are many more