According to the terms of his contract, the manager could be forced to serve a notice period of up to 30 days and the side look likely to trigger this option, according to A Bola.

The veteran head coach has helmed a raft of top-flight sides including Tottenham and West Ham, but was never handed the reigns of the Three Lions during his career.

After Erik ten Hag 's bombshell departure on Monday, Van Nistelrooy was appointed as interim boss and will take charge of his first game against Leicester City in the Carabao Cup this evening.

The forward has represented 13 clubs during his playing career, which he admits is nearing an end at the age of 37, leading to him accepting a new role with the City Football Group.

According to the terms of his contract, the manager could be forced to serve a notice period of up to 30 days and the side look likely to trigger this option, according to A Bola.

The former Sheffield United star - who was born in England but played international football for Greece since 2022 - was found dead in a swimming pool at his home near Athens on October 9.