TITISEE, Germany, June 26 - Netherlands striker Ruud van Nistelrooy said on Monday he would be discussing his future with Manchester United after watching his country's World Cup exit at the hands of Portugal from the bench.

Van Nistelrooy was also out of favour at Old Trafford towards the end of last season with France striker Louis Saha the first choice of coach Alex Ferguson.

"I must get away from the World Cup and deal with it, then I will think about my future," Van Nistelrooy told the official Manchester United Web site.

"Maybe in this coming week we have to see what United do and if there are a lot of teams getting involved."

Although hinting at the involvement of other clubs, the Dutchman added that he may well remain at Old Trafford next season.

"Whatever happens will happen," he said. "I have to assess that and see what is best for me. There must be some kind of contact between the club and myself. If nothing happens I'll be at United next season."

BEEN DROPPED

After the Netherlands' 1-0 exit from the World Cup in Nuremberg on Sunday, Van Nistelrooy said he had talks with national coach Marco van Basten having been dropped for the match.

The striker, 29, for eight years the spearhead of the Dutch attack, was not even used as a substitute as they chased an equaliser to Maniche's 23rd-minute winner.

"I had a lively discussion with him (Van Basten) and we spoke man to man," Van Nistelrooy told reporters on Monday.

"That gave me a good feeling, though I did not agree with him on certain points but respected and accepted his decision (to be dropped).

"You always hope for the ultimate confidence of the coach but it is no disaster," added Van Nistelrooy.

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