Former Man United striker Van Nistelrooy is set to join the club as part of the coaching staff.Ruud van Nistelrooy is expected to rejoin Manchester United as Erik ten Hag's coaching staff.

Van Nistelrooy was linked to Burnley's open managerial post as the Clarets looked to replace Vincent Kompany after the latter's move to Bayern Munich.

Before entering club management in 2022, the 47-year-old assisted Frank de Boer and Ronald Koeman for the Netherlands national side.

Van Nistelrooy's comeback to United is "advancing fast."

The iconic striker left the team 18 years ago as a player and is expected to return in an emotional move.

As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X, the legendary Dutch attacker is set to join his compatriot ten Hag and become a part of his staff.

Romano quote tweeted his earlier tweet and provided the latest update:

"Ruud van Nistelrooy and Man United return in ten Hag's coaching staff, advancing fast.

"Exclusive story from yesterday."

During a five-year tenure under Sir Alex Ferguson, Van Nistelrooy scored 150 goals in 219 games for the Red Devils, winning the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the League Cup.

He has also found success as a manager.

Before leaving the position, the 47-year-old led PSV Eindhoven to a second-place finish in the Eredivisie and won the Dutch Cup with the team in 2023.

Fabrizio Romano has stated that the 47-year-old has "been approached to be part of Erik ten Hag's new staff at Manchester United" and that "changes could take place in #MUFC staff."

Meanwhile, Man United are considering a move for Lille striker Jonathan David as they look to strengthen their attack this summer.