Erik ten Hag could only laugh and offer a wry smile after an interviewer begged him not to take Jurrien Timber to Manchester United.
The 52-year-old will take charge of United on Monday as Ralf Rangnick vacates his role as interim head coach to undertake a consultancy role at Old Trafford. Following United's dismal Premier League campaign, a squad overhaul is on the horizon.
A whole host of Ajax players have been tipped to follow Ten Hag to United. Timber's fine performances this season have seen him linked with a move away, with recent reports suggesting he could be targeted by his former boss.