Ruud van Nistelrooy ‘to leave Leicester at end of season with two names in frame to replace Man Utd icon after 6 months'
RUUD VAN NISTELROOY is set to leave Leicester at the end of the season - with two names in the running to replace him.
The Manchester United legend will only have lasted six months in charge after replacing Steve Cooper.
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But with the club relegated to the Championship, the Foxes have decided to part ways with Van Nistelrooy, according to Sky Sports.
Russell Martin and Danny Rohl are the two leading names primed to take over at Leicester.
But the club are said to be reluctant to progress talks with either out of respect for Van Nistelrooy.
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