RUUD BLAST FOR VAN GAAL

The deadly Dutchman, who scored for the sixth consecutive Premiership game in the 3-1 win over Newcastle United, was critical of van Gaal following Holland's failure to reach the World Cup finals.

Van Nistelrooy clearly feels he will not be reunited with van Gaal at Old Trafford, even though the.former Barcelona boss has been touted in the English media as a strong candidate for the manager's post.

"He wanted to do in three days what takes several weeks at a club," revealed the 25-year-old.

"He gave too much information, too many tactics and too much hard training."

Some English newspapers are convinced van Gaal is the man who will replace Sir Alex Ferguson in the summer, even though it would appear as though the Premiership champions are looking elsewhere for the right candidate.

Indeed, Italian tabloids have reported on Thursday that Internazionale's much-respected Hector Cuper is the latest name in the frame, after he has followed up his success with Valencia by taking the Milan club to the top of the Serie A table.