Ruud van Nistelrooy applies for 'shock' management role, Manchester United 'chasing' £80m Everton star

Manchester United will return to action after the international break, when the Red Devils take on Ipswich Town at Portman Road - for now, let’s take a look at all the biggest rumours from around Old Trafford today.

A former United star has made applied for an available manager’s job in the Championship - meanwhile, the Red Devils’ pursuit of an Everton star remains in motion, despite their high spending summer transfer window.

Ruud van Nistelrooy applies for vacant Coventry City post

Ruud van Nistelrooy has wasted little time after he was let go by United following his stint as interim manager at Old Trafford. He is said to be looking to jump back into the manager’s hot-seat immediately and has applied for the vacant post at Coventry City.

This is according to a report from journalist Sam Cohen on X (formerly Twitter), who wrote: “Understand Ruud van Nistelrooy has applied for the Coventry City job. Coventry have a shortlist of managers they’re considering to appoint, pending final managerial decision.”

The Sky Blues have been searching for a new manager ever since they shockingly decided to sack Mark Robins earlier in the month. As things stand, they are 17th in the Championship table, having picked up 16 points from 15 league games.

Though Van Nistelrooy has now left United, his time as interim head coach was a modest success. He didn’t lose a single game during his time at the helm, winning three and drawing one. As such, the stage is now set for him to lead a successful career in football management.

He issued a heartfelt farewell to the United faithful on social media, which reads: “To everyone at Manchester United Football Club, in particular the backroom staff, the players and the fans. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible efforts and support.

“It has been a privilege and honour to represent the club as a player, coach and manager, and I will always cherish the memories we have shared together. M.U.F.C will always have a special place in my heart, and I hope there are many more glory days at Old Trafford very soon - not only because I want the club to do well, but because you all deserve it! All the best and take care, Ruud.”

Manchester United ‘still’ looking to sign Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton

United’s interest in Everton centre back Jarrad Branthwaite is well documented at this point. They are still looking to force a deal through for the player - according to GIVEMESPORT, a move for the player cannot be ‘ruled out’ at this stage.

In the summer, Everton were said to be demanding a fee of £80 million for Branthwaite’s services. There has been no update on this as of yet - therefore, it can be assumed that the Merseyside outfit’s stance hasn’t changed.

Branthwaite has struggled with injuries so far this season, but has recently been reintegrated back into the Toffees’ starting XI. As things stand, he has played in four Premier League games in 2024/25.