Get rid of Louis van Gaal!

Louis van Gaal is on the brink of losing his job after it emerged that Ed Woodward canvassed senior players about the manager’s methods.

London - Louis van Gaal is on the brink of losing his job after it emerged that Ed Woodward has canvassed senior players about the Manchester United manager’s methods.

Woodward, the club’s executive vice-chairman, has spoken to individuals following a dip in form that has left United five points off a Champions League place.

United’s disastrous 1-0 defeat against Southampton at Old Trafford on Saturday has increased the pressure on the Dutch coach following a wretched run.

Woodward is aware that the players have stopped responding to Van Gaal’s methods and is considering putting Ryan Giggs in charge until the end of the season. Giggs is still the most likely choice, despite noises emanating from Jose Mourinho’s camp confirming he remains desperate for the job.

Giggs saw out the remaining four games of the season when David Moyes was fired two years ago, but he is reluctant to take the job again on an interim basis.

The former United winger, who is currently Van Gaal’s coach, wants the full backing of the board to transform the team’s fortunes. That means being handed sole control on a permanent basis and a transfer kitty to match his ambitions of re-establishing the club as a major force.

United were booed off the pitch following the defeat against Ronald Koeman’s team.

Daily Mail