Gossip: Louis van Gaal, Alex Teixeira, Alexandre Pato

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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, 64, offered to resign on Saturday after the 1-0 defeat by Southampton - but was talked into staying by executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. (Sun) 
Dutchman Van Gaal has been in the Netherlands for his daughter's birthday, and will hold more talks with Woodward when he returns on Tuesday. (Guardian) 
Woodward has spoken to several United players - as well as other senior figures at Old Trafford - about Van Gaal. (Sky Sports) 
However, he is ready to defy public opinion and back Van Gaal to stay on as manager. (Mirror) 
Journalist Miguel Delaney says United are well aware former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, 52, wants to succeed Van Gaal, and that talks have been ongoing between his representatives and the club for some time. (BBC Radio 5 live)
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale, 26, has been scared off a potential world-record £100m move to Old Trafford by the uncertainty surrounding Van Gaal.