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.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is remaining patient as he waits to discover if he will have a role at Manchester United alongside incoming head coach Ruben Amorim.

United will hope the new manager bounce under incoming head coach Ruben Amorim lasts more than one game. To be fair to Van Nistelrooy, if he can finish this weekend with three wins and a draw from his four games, he will consider that a success. He will also be doing his replacement in the Old Trafford dugout a favour.