Erik ten Hag reportedly stunned Manchester United chiefs as he 'ripped the club apart' in a frank assessment during his interview for the Red Devils' managerial position.
The Ajax verbally agreed earlier this week to take over at Old Trafford this summer, replacing interim boss Ralf Rangnick, who is expected to 'move upstairs' into a consultancy role.
Technical director Darren Fletcher and football director John Murtough reportedly flew out to Amsterdam to interview the Dutchman for the managerial vacancy at Old Trafford last month.
The 52-year-old gave the United chiefs is said to have a dressing down as he laid the club's issues bare during the meeting.