Bayern confirm van Nistelrooy interest

Bayern Munich president Karl-Heinz Rumenigge admits the club is considering a swoop for Manchester United misfit Ruud van Nistelrooy.

The 29-year-old Holland World Cup star’s days at Old Trafford appear to be numbered after a falling out with boss Alex Ferguson.

Rumenigge told Bild: “He (Van Nistelrooy) wanted to come to us in 2001 when his move to Manchester United had not been sealed.

“We will do nothing behind the backs of Manchester United – first we must find out if he really is on the market.”