Louis van Gaal Didn’t Offer To Quit Man Utd Post

Van Gaal and his players were booed during and after Saturday’s home game, in which they had just one shot on target.

It was not an enjoyable experience for the manager or executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, who fixed his eyes on Van Gaal from the directors’ box after the final whistle.

Wales global Gareth Bale has reportedly been scared off any potential move to Manchester United due to the severe uncertainty surrounding the club, according to the Independent.

In December, The Independent and The Times reported the former Barcelona and Ajax manager was persuaded not to walk away following back-to-back defeats to Norwich and Stoke City.

Manchester United now sit fifth in the table and are three points worse off than they were at the same stage of the season during David Moyes’ disastrous spell with the club.

Van Gaal went back to the Netherlands after the Old Trafford loss for a planned family visit and the players were given Sunday and Monday off.

Van Gaal has spent in excess of £250m since being appointed as United’s manager in 2014, but bridled at the suggestion he has been wasteful in the transfer market.

Matteo Darmian has allayed Manchester United’s fears he faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines by declaring he is “fine” after being hospitalised on Saturday.

“I’m very disappointed that I can not reach the expectations of the fans”, stated Van Gaal.

“You have to play football to entertain the fans”.

He is facing the question of “how I can change this because we have to change this”.

Next up for United is a trip to face Championship side Derby in the FA Cup fourth round on Friday (kick-off 19:55 GMT).

The 20-time English champions have failed to win four of their last six Premier League games as Louis van Gaal comes under increasing pressure.

There have been reports that there is a split in the club’s board over who should succeed van Gaal.