Van Nistelrooy plans to be part of new Old Trafford era

Ruud van Nistelrooy has indicated he wants to be a part of Ruben Amorim's new coaching set-up after the interim Manchester United manager oversaw an entertaining Carabao Cup win against Leicester.

Erik ten Hag this week paid for a poor start to his third season in charge as the Old Trafford hierarchy unanimously decided enough was enough following Sunday’s late loss at West Ham.

Van Nistelrooy was temporarily handed the reins as United look for a permanent appointment, with the club informing Sporting they would pay the €10m termination clause in head coach Amorim’s contract.

Talks continue as the Red Devils seek to bring in the Portuguese as quickly as possible, but Wednesday’s 5-2 win over Leicester in the Carabao Cup suggested they are in safe hands if the situation dragged on.

Asked if he is happy to remain in interim charge as negotiations for Amorim continue, Van Nistelrooy said: "Of course – I came here as an assistant to help the club.

"Now in this role I’m helping as long as I’m needed. And in the future in any capacity, I’m here to help the club further, to build towards the future and that’s what I’m here for."

Pushed on whether he wants to be part of the new coaching set-up at United, the former striker said: "As I said, I’m here to help, I’m here to serve, I’m here to give my everything for the club in any capacity with so many people here around me that want the best for the club and that will never change."

Dave Brailsford, Ineos’ director of sport, appeared to confirm to fans before the Old Trafford tie that the deal for Amorim was done.

But reports suggest Sporting want their head coach, who has a 30-day notice period, to oversee their final three matches before November’s international break – a period in which