Southampton manager Russell Martin has said that the "likely" departure of director of football Jason Wilcox impacts him.
"Being brutally honest, the one person this affects the most is me," Martin told BBC Radio Solent.
Reports surfaced this week that Wilcox was to resign but Southampton are yet to confirm this.
He has been linked with a switch to Manchester United having previously worked at Manchester City.
"There is still lots going on that hasn't been clarified yet and legally," Martin added.
"If he ends up going, which if we're being honest looks likely at this point, then he goes with nothing but good wishes from us all.