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By JEORGE BIRD Published: 00: 45 AEDT, 8 December 2024 | Updated: 01: 32 AEDT, 8 December 2024 8 View comments Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is eager to sign a Manchester United youngster on loan in January. Van Nistelrooy enjoyed a winning start as Leicester manager as he guided the Foxes to a 3-1 win at home to West Ham. Prior to that, van Nistelrooy enjoyed a spell as interim manager at Manchester United as he oversaw three wins and a draw. The Dutchman had previously worked as an assistant to Erik ten Hag after returning to Old Trafford, where he enjoyed an illustrious playing career. Van Nistelrooy is now looking to put his connections with his former club to good use. Leicester are in 16th place in the Premier League and have work to do as they look to stave off the threat of relegation. Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is eager to sign a Manchester United youngster on loan As reported by The Sun, van Nistelrooy wants to sign United youngster Toby Collyer on loan. The 20-year-old midfielder is very highly rated by United and has made three senior appearances so far. Collyer featured against Manchester City in the Community Shield and was also involved against Barnsley in the Carabao Cup. Most notably, Collyer played the second half of United's defeat at home to Liverpool in the Premier League in September. The prospect has been sidelined with an injury but is now closing in on a return to action. It remains to be seen whether United, now managed by Ruben Amorim, will be prepared to let Collyer go out on loan in January. Van Nistelrooy wants to sign United youngster Toby Collyer on loan in January It remains to be seen whether United boss Ruben Amorim will let Collyer leave on loan Collyer has been at United since 2022, when he joined from Brighton's academy. He has featured for England at various levels and is currently an Under-20 international. Leicester, meanwhile, are back in action on Sunday when they host Brighton. Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group