Van Gaal ‘safe until summer’ as United deny offer to quit claims

Louis van Gaal offered to resign as Manchester United manager after the 1-0 defeat at home to Southampton on Saturday.

He will take training as normal as United prepare for the FA Cup clash with Derby on Friday.

LOUIS van Gaal admits he is losing the battle to convince Manchester United fans he’s the right man to drag the club out of its worrying season.

Woodward convinced the 64-year-old that he still had United’s full support and that approval has convinced Van Gaal to face the battle ahead.

The loss to Southampton left United five points adrift of the top four, and 10 behind league leaders Leicester City.

The report also claims that more talks are planned between the pair on Tuesday, when Van Gaal returns to Manchester, and that Alex Ferguson has no indication of Woodward’s intentions.

The Red Devils, whose style of play has been under scrutiny this campaign, had just one shot on target during the defeat.

With 15 matches remaining in the season, pressure is mounting on Van Gaal and the Dutchman admits he is struggling to live up to standards demanded by the United faithful.

It’s been a guessing game on the future destination of the Portuguese, who has rumoured to be in pole-position to replace van Gaal at Old Trafford.

What really appears to have damaged Van Gaal’s standing among the club’s fans is the manner of performances under him.

It was not meant to be seen as Mendes asking for Mourinho to get the job but rather a reminder that his client is available and interested, should the club decide to sack Van Gaal.

However, the Sun suggests that VAN GAAL will walk before he is pushed after he admitted that he “cannot fulfil” the expectations of United fans.

They have won just three of their last 13 matches in all competitions and haven’t scored in the first half of a match at Old Trafford since September.