Hamburg striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy confirmed that he is planning to come back to English Premier League, or maybe even Spanish La Liga. His current contract with Rothosen ties him to Bundesliga club until June 2011, after which, he states, he would be delighted if he could settle himself in England, probably until retirement. Former…

Ruud van Nistelrooy's international career appears finished after the striker missed out on Bert van Marwijk's 30-man squad. Van Nistelrooy, 33, hoped he had done enough to prove his fitness during a loan spell with Hamburg this season after an injury-plagued period at parent club Real Madrid. But Van Marwijk said he did not believe…

Former Manchester United star Ruud van Nistelrooy believes England can win the World Cup without Wayne Rooney. Van Nistelrooy is back in England with Hamburg for tomorrow's Europa League semi at Fulham. He said: "There is no one better in England than Wayne in his position. Wayne is a massive influence for England and can…

Hamburger SV forward Ruud van Nistelrooy admits he could have joined Europa League opponents Fulham. The former Manchester United forward was wanted by several Premier League sides in January, including Spurs and Fulham. But the striker, 33, chose Germany over England as he thought Hamburg stood a better chance of winning trophies. Van Nistelrooy revealed:…

Real Madrid and former Manchester United striker have joined Bundesliga side Hamburger SV on an 18-month deal. Dutch International had been linked  to several Premier League clubs including West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur, but West Ham were rejected by the player and Tottenham could not meet his wage demands. Hamburg coach Bruno Labbadia said: "Ruud…

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp admits Ruud van Nistelrooy's wages means the Real Madrid striker is unlikely to arrive at White Hart Lane. Tottenham is not going to match his current £100,000 a week. "We don't pay that type of wages here,' Redknapp said. "It would break our wage structure by an awful long way.…

Stoke City last night made a £2m bid for Real Madrid’s Ruud van Nistelrooy. Potters boss Tony Pulis is ready to give the former Manchester United star a two-and-a-half-year deal. Van Nistelrooy is desperate to quit the Bernabeu to boost his chances of playing for Holland in the World Cup. Madrid are believed to have…

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed he is eager to sign Ruud van Nistelrooy from Real Madrid as Tottenham Hotspur prepare to battle it out for a Champions League place. The manager, speaking before tomorrow's game against Liverpool, at Anfield, admitted that the Dutch striker was one player he was looking at this transfer window.…

EXCLUSIVE - You've seen the TV ad as it followed the evolution of a non-league player into a European star. Now watch the banter flow behind the scenes as the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruud Van Nistelrooy and Wesley Sneijder give their advice on how to make next season your best. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk0nT5kDhXs]