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Daily Mirror
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Joe Krishnan

Ajax boss Erik ten Hag learning English in attempt to land Man Utd job

Erik ten Hag has given the strongest indication yet that he could take over as Manchester United manager this summer after reportedly taking up English lessons to improve his language skills.

The Ajax head coach is looking increasingly likely to be Man United’s top target to take the reins from interim coach Ralf Rangnick this summer, with the German moving into a consultancy role at the club.

It is believed that Ten Hag has held internal talks with Ajax and outlined his desire to take the vacant role at Old Trafford this summer, bringing his trusted assistant coach Mitchell van der Gagg with him.

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