Ruud van Nistelrooy
January 2026
Van Nistelrooy has been confirmed as an assistant coach for the Netherlands, returning to the national setup for another spell after recent club roles in England. Koeman wants his striker expertise to support the attack and individual development, adding him to a staff that includes Erwin Koeman and Wim Jonk.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
January 2026
A report says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a leading contender to return as Manchester United caretaker manager after Ruben Amorim’s dismissal. United are assessing caretaker options, with Solskjaer’s local base and past interim-to-permanent pathway cited as factors, alongside van Nistelrooy as another candidate.
Danny Rohl (Sheffield)
Potential move in summer 2025
Danny Rohl, currently managing Sheffield Wednesday, has been identified as a strong candidate to take over at Leicester City next season. With Leicester at serious risk of relegation, Ruud van Nistelrooy’s position is under increasing scrutiny, and the club is already exploring backup options.
According to the Daily Mail, Rohl’s tactical acumen and the turnaround he’s engineered at Sheffield Wednesday have caught Leicester’s attention. If Leicester drop into the Championship, Rohl’s experience at that level could make him a strategic and cost-effective hire to stabilize the club and push for promotion.