Gary Neville has warned Mauricio Pochettino not to accept the Manchester United job unless the club guarantees him two January defensive signings.
The ex-England international and former United captain said Pochettino should make those transfers a non-negotiable condition of taking over.
He argued that without such assurances he should decline the role altogether.
Man United are expected to appoint Pochettino after sacking head coach Michael Carrick on Thursday.
On Stick to Football, Neville said Pochettino should be “protecting himself up to the high heaven.”
He added, “He needs two defenders in January. They have to give it to him, or else he should not take the job.”