Ruud van Nistelrooy may go back on word and accept role days after Man Utd exit

Burnley may make another attempt to secure as their new manager following his recent departure from , according to reports. The Dutchman, 48, was let go from after new boss decided to bring in his own coaching team from Sporting.

Van Nistelrooy, a United icon who netted 150 goals for the club between 2001 and 2006, had overseen their last four matches before the international break as caretaker manager, securing three wins and one draw.

He was placed in temporary charge after dismissal last month, having returned to Manchester in July as an assistant coach, 18 years after leaving on poor terms as a player.

Now on the hunt for a new role, Van Nistelrooy, who has previously managed PSV Eindhoven's reserves and senior side, could be set for a move to Burnley.

The ex-PSV, United and Real Madrid striker had discussions with Burnley in June after Vincent Kompany left for Bayern Munich.

However, after choosing to return to United, Burnley chairman Alan Pace turned to former Fulham, Bournemouth and Club Brugge boss Scott Parker to lead the Clarets back to the Premier League.

Despite a strong start, Burnley's form has dipped recently, with just one win in their last five games, leaving them fourth in the Championship.

The Turf Moor faithful is becoming increasingly disgruntled with Parker's style of play, with some supporters even calling for the 44-year-old manager to be sacked - a possibility Burnley are not dismissing.

And according to The Sun, Van Nistelrooy still has admirers in East Lancashire. The Clarets are said to be keeping an eye on him following his United exit.

That said, it's suggested that Pace is likely to stick with Parker - who has twice won promotion from the Championship as a manager - for the foreseeable future.

Burnley fully supported Kompany last season despite looking destined for their latest Premier League relegation for the majority.

However, if results continue to disappoint at Turf Moor, Pace may be forced to act and get back in touch with Van Nistelrooy.

Just nine goals in their last 13 games isn't what fans were expecting, but Burnley did secure a much-needed 1-0 victory against Swansea City on Saturday.

A 94th-minute penalty from Jay Rodriguez helped alleviate some of the pressure on Parker ahead of the international break.