Ten Hag is brushing up on English ahead of potential move to United

Ajax boss Erik ten Hag has taken English lessons as he gears up for talks with Manchester United. 

Sportsmail has learned that Ten Hag is studying English in a bid to ensure he has a fluent grasp of the language ahead of a possible move to the Premier League this summer. 

Ajax are understood to be aware of Ten Hag's intention to leave the club at the end of the season following recent internal talks. 

The Dutchman is said to have his heart set on a move to United at the end of the season - but the fact he is committed to fluently learning English will leave him in good stead if any other jobs come up. 

Ten Hag, who would bring coach Mitchel van der Gaag with him to England, is among the top contenders to replace Ralf Rangnick at Old Trafford alongside Mauricio Pochettino next season. 

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, formerly of Everton and Chelsea, has also been mentioned in connection with the role. 

Last summer Ten Hag was a contender to become new Tottenham head coach, however well-placed sources claim that the language barrier was an issue during talks. 

United look to certain to at the very least discuss the role with Ten Hag in the coming weeks and the fact he is brushing up on his English will aid his hopes of securing the job.