Manchester United could reportedly turn to one of Erik ten Hag's coaching team, Ruud van Nistelrooy, to replace him as manager if they end up deciding to part ways with the struggling former Ajax boss.

Manchester United have only two wins in their last seven matches in all competitions and three in total since the start of the season. The Red Devils’ poor start has seen questions raised about Erik ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford. According to Dutch journalist Valentijn Driessen, Ten Hag’s assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy could replace

Erik ten Hag might now be on a mission to save his job after yet another terrible start to the season at Manchester United.

The sight of Martin Keown bearing down on Ruud van Nistelrooy after the latter had missed a penalty in the Man United vs Arsenal 'battle of Old Trafford' is the abiding image of that game, and the Gunners centre-back runs the risk of opening a can of worms with the Dutchman after his latest comments.

Jarrad Branthwaite had strong interest from Manchester United in the summer, but the Red Devils didn't meet the price tag for the Everton defender, who has a history with new coach Ruud van Nistelrooy