Report: Van Gaal has had enough of life at Man United and may retire early

He may jump before he's pushed.

Following numerous reports that Louis van Gaal needed to be talked out of resigning by Ed Woodward at the end of last year, it seems he is determined to cut short his Old Trafford tenure. The Mirror report that the beleaguered Dutchman is considering walking out on Man United at the end of this season - a year before his contract is due to expire in 2017. Such is the pressure and intense scrutiny of one of world football's biggest jobs that Van Gaal is reportedly concerned about the effect it is having on himself, his wife and his family. Interestingly, the report suggests that Jose Mourinho is the favoured man to replace the 64-year-old, with current number two Ryan Giggs unlikely to be considered for the top job.