Ralf Rangnick reportedly told higher-ups at Manchester United that their midfield was 'weak' during his interview for the interim manager's role last month.
The German coach impressed football director John Murtough, technical director Darren Fletcher and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward during talks for the temporary role, where he pointed out where the team needed to improve to get them back to winning titles again.
According to ESPN, Rangnick is said to have earmarked RB Leipzig's Amadou Haidara, Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham and Leeds' Kalvin Phillips as potential targets in the transfer window.