Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to accept an offer from Leicester City to become their new manager and should be in charge for their game against Brentford on Saturday.
It is thought Van Nistelrooy is currently at his home in the Netherlands, but his appointment could be confirmed quickly. Van Nistelrooy has been exploring opportunities to become a number one and Sky Sports News understands he had a number of offers from other European clubs.
Why did Leicester sack Cooper?Analysis by Sky Sports News' Danyal Khan and Lyall Thomas: 'Despite sitting 16th, with 10 points from 12 games, the club believe taking this decision now gives them the best chance of staying in the Premier League. 'There is a feeling in the club's hierarchy that they could be higher than they are; they've failed to beat Ipswich and Everton, with performances also increasingly a concern.
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