Much more of this and Manchester United could withdraw their contract offer and give the job to Ruud van Nistelrooy.' But 'much more of this' did not come.

Manchester United manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will take questions from journalists today. Van Nistelrooy took over on an interim basis after Erik ten Hag was sacked and has managed games against Leicester, Chelsea and PAOK, overseeing two wins and a draw.

Ruud van Nistelrooy impressed by Amad Diallo after Manchester United end European drought - Diallo’s double saw off PAOK and earned United a first win in this season’s Europa League.