Man United stars are 'desperate for Ruud van Nistelrooy to STAY at the club' under new boss Ruben Amorim with the Dutchman quickly earning the respect of the players since arriving in the summer

The former United striker returned to Old Trafford in the summer as a member of Erik ten Hag's staff but, when the Dutchman was dismissed this week, van Nistelrooy stepped up as caretaker manager.