The former Manchester United striker will be offered the manager's job on an interim basis if Erik ten Hag is sacked after Sunday's trip to Aston Villa

Manchester United assistant coach, Ruud van Nistelrooy is having doubts about replacing Erik ten Hag at the Premier League, Goal reports. Van Nistelrooy

Erik ten Hag and Ruud van Nistelrooy appeared to engage in a tense exchange during Manchester United’s goalless draw with Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.

With United boss Erik ten Hag facing a make-or-break trip to Aston Villa with his job hanging by a thread, former United striker Yorke believes Van Nistelrooy is an obvious choice to replace the Dutchman

Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy arrived at Old Trafford with the objective of changing the fortunes of the club

Manchester United are back in action away at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday with manager Erik ten Hag under growing pressure

United have now failed to find the net in three consecutive league games.

Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe sidestepped a question about Ten Hag’s position ahead of the trip to Villa Park.

Erik ten Hag feels Manchester United's hierarchy would have told him if his job was under threat.