Manchester United legend linked with shock Championship manager job

Richard Mennear
By Richard Mennear
Published 20th Jun 2024, 16:00 BST
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The former Man Utd legend has been linked with a new job

Ex-Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has emerged as a contender for the vacancy at Championship side Burnley.

The recently-relegated side are on the hunt for a new boss after Vincent Kompany’s departure for Bayern Munich - and several high profile names have been linked. The latest is the former United, Real Madrid, PSV and Holland striker - and former PSV manager.

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While sources close to the club have rejected suggestions from the Netherlands that a deal is close to being agreed, the former PSV Eindhoven boss is believed to be in the race. Frank Lampard is also in contention. Lampard is still favourite with the bookmakers for the role at Sunderland but club sources have made clear that he is not under consideration.

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