Louis van Gaal has told close friends that he has no intention of quitting as Manchester United boss.
The under-fire Dutchman returned to Carrington on Tuesday after spending two days back home in Holland to celebrate his daughter’s birthday.
And it is understood that the United boss is ready to fight on despite being hounded down the tunnel by angry fans following Saturday’s defeat to Southampton at Old Trafford.
The situation remains a volatile one and the prospect of United sacking Van Gaal cannot be ruled out amid a run of poor results and even poorer performances.
For now, it appears as though he retains the support of Ed Woodward even though the United chief has been canvassing senior players for their opinions over the last few days.
Woodward spent Tuesday in London while Van Gaal took training ahead of Friday’ s FA Cup fourth round clash with Derby County.
The mood at Carrington was described as being business as usual after the players were also given two days off.
That was arranged last week and was not a knee-jerk reaction to the Southampton defeat which plunged Van Gaal’s reign into crisis once again.
It led to speculation that he had offered to quit in talks with Woodward after the game.
The mood at Carrington was described as being business as usual after the players were also given two days off.
That was arranged last week and was not a knee-jerk reaction to the Southampton defeat which plunged Van Gaal’s reign into crisis once again. It led to speculation that he had offered to quit in talks with Woodward after the game. Daily Mail
