Ralf Rangnick has clarified his comments about Manchester United's squad needing 'open heart surgery'.
Rangnick's time as interim manager will finish at the end of the season and he will step into a two-year consultancy role.
Erik ten Hag will become the new manager at Old Trafford, and Rangnick says the club need a clear 'idea' of who they will recruit over several transfer windows.
"No matter which club, it is always necessary and important that you need an idea," Rangnick told Sky Sports. "You need to know how you want to play, what kind of profiles do we need because if you do not do that, you're always looking for the needle in the haystack.
"This is what I meant when I said 'open heart surgery'. I don't think it's enough to do some minor corrections and amendments. I think it's important to see the big picture and then hopefully bring in the best possible players.
"They should also fit together, this is also an issue, it is not only about bringing some players for defence, midfield and up front, it's also important you get to know the personality of the players and that they really fit and are able to meet the standards of this big club."
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