Manchester United boss did not offer to resign

Contrary to several reports, Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal did not offer to resign on Saturday, January 23 after their home loss to Southampton.

Several reports have it that Van Gaal informed United executive vice Chairman Ed Woodward of his decision to resign but the club chief asked him not to.

The reports were believable when Van Gaal was seen in the Netherlands on Monday, leaving assistant Ryan Giggs to lead training.

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Van Gaal however returned to training on Tuesday morning to begin preparations for Friday’s FA Cup fourth round tie against Derby County.

According to sources at the club have informed that Van Gaal never asked to leave and that the club are willing to stick with the 64-year-old at least until the end of the season.

The Red Devils have won just two of their past 10 Premier League matches and are five points behind fourth-placed Tottenham.

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

Watch United loss to Southampton below: