Rossi pleads for a chance to fill Nistelrooy’s boots

RISING star Giuseppe Rossi has pleaded with Alex Ferguson for the chance to help fill the gap left by departing striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.

With Van Nistelrooy due to exit Manchester United any day, Ferguson is pondering his attacking options.

The Red Devils boss has already revealed his intention to restore Alan Smith to forward duties when he returns from his double leg break next month.