Reports on Tuesday claimed the manager was willing to walk away, but Goal understands the Dutchman is still committed to turning the situation around
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal did not offer his resignation this weekend contrary to widespread reports, **Goal
However, a run of five games unbeaten following the setback at the Britannia Stadium had lightened the mood around Old Trafford until the defeat to Ronald Koeman's side at the weekend.
The speculation over the 64-year-old's future comes after a run of two league victories in two months which has seen United fall to fifth in the Premier League, five points adrift of the top four and 10 shy of leaders Leicester City.
Van Gaal has 17 months to run on the three-year contract he signed in the summer of 2014, which he has insisted will be the final deal of his managerial career.**
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