Erik ten Hag has seemingly learned his lesson from missing out on the Tottenham job as he brushes up on his English ahead of talks with Manchester United.
United chiefs have put together a five-man shortlist as the Red Devils' search for a new manager is officially in full swing.
Ten Hag is a leading contender for the United job, alongside Mauricio Pochettino, after an impressive five-year spell with Ajax.
And the Dutch head coach is studying English to avoid a language barrier ahead of a possible move to Old Trafford, according to the Daily Mail.
This is something that was a stumbling block when he was in the frame to take the Tottenham job last summer, which he wants to avoid a repeat of.
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Ten Hag has made it clear to Ajax he wants to leave at the end of the season and has his heart set on landing the Man United job.
Ten Hag already has signalled his intention to bring coach Mitchel van der Gaag with him to England.
United are set to open talks with Ten Hag in the coming weeks and the fact he is brushing up on his English certainly won't hurt his chances of securing the job.
It's not a straightforward proposition for United to negotiate with Ten Hag and Pochettino with both managers currently in work.
Ralf Rangnick's men have a contingency plan in place, however, as the club look at short-term options.
And Real Madrid boss Ancelotti is one under consideration after Sir Alex Ferguson recommended the Italian to new United CEO Richard Arnold, according to ESPN.
Wes Brown reckons either Ten Hag or Pochettino would be a good appointment for his former club.
The ex-United defender told888sport: "We know his style of play and I think he would love to be the Manchester United manager.
"He’d be very enthusiastic and he would have the money to build his squad.
"Ten Hag would also love the job, to come to the best league in the world and show what he can do. It’s a tough one between the two.
"Pochettino though has been here before and done it and in general he understands the league, the players and what he needs.
"Whichever one it is will be a really good fit. United have struggled in recent years getting the manager right and it’s a very important decision."
