Sky Sports and former MUTV presenter Hayley McQueen has opened up that Manchester United are planning to keep Van Gaal as manager heading into next season.
The Dutchman has come under intense pressure from the fans and media about the way he has handled the team.
United are facing the reality of missing out of champions League football for the second time in three years.
The team will play in the finals of the FA Cup and some think winning the FA Cup could be redemptive for Van Gaal.
In an exclusive interview with FootballFanCast, Hayley said:
"If some of the papers are to be believed this deal with Jose Mourinho is already done and dusted.
"I worked at the end of the season awards actually and having good relationships with people at the club, my understanding is that they’re all set for Van Gaal to take charge of the team next season. He’s even had a massive hand in the pre-season.
"Ed Woodward and the guys sat down and mapped out the whole pre-season plan – where they would train, where they would travel to – and Louis van Gaal has come in and actually changed a lot of what they're doing and planning. So obviously they have him in mind.
"He has a very good relationship with Ed Woodward and I think that’s why he’s been in the job as long as he has.
"I think he is fairly confident himself of winning the FA Cup and of his own future."
Hayley was a former presenter with MUTV, and currently still work with the club as a presenter on some occasions. Her father Gordon is also a former United player.
United can win the FA Cup and still stand a chance of making the top four. If both happen within the next few weeks, then United board will sure be divided on whether to keep the Dutchman for next season or not.
One other big plus for Van Gaal is the number of youngsters he has given first team opportunities.
It remains to be seen what decision the board will arrive at when the season closes.
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