Woodward refused to accept it and is adamant he wants the former Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager to see out his three-year contract at Old Trafford.
Despite coming under increasing pressure following last week’s 1-0 home defeat to Southampton, Van Gaal confident he still has the faith of United’s hierarchy.
“It is not a question of one match,” he said. “It is difficult to understand, but it is a process.
“It is a period of three years.
“This board is very intelligent to understand that.
“It is not a question of one match.”