Ralf Rangnick’s managerial tenure at Old Trafford is nearing it’s end and it is quite obvious who the Manchester Reds want as his replacement – Mauricio Pochettino. However, the Red Devils are preparing a back-up plan in case the Argentine decides not to join.The focus shifts over to Ajax boss Erik ten Hag and one piece of information that has been sparking hope is that the Dutchman has been taking English lessons. As per Sportsmail, 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 at the end of the ongoing season, potentially gearing up for talks with Manchester United.At Ajax, they are aware of his intention to leave at the end of the season following recent internal talks. Even though speculations of joining Man United resonate the most, the fact he is committed to fluently learning English will leave him in good stead if any other jobs come up. Current Ajax manager would most probably bring coach Mitchel van der Gaag with him to England.Sun 19:30: (1.45) Man.City (4.70) Man.Utd. (8.00)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. The fact he is brushing up on his English will aid his hopes of securing the Old Trafford job and United look to certain to at the very least discuss the role with ten Hag in the coming weeks. Ten Hag reportedly has concerns regarding the set-up at United and how it differs from the structure he is used to at Ajax.The Red Devils don’t want to leave anything to chance and that is why they are looking to prepare another option. In case both Pochettino and ten Hag do not move to Manchester, the club will go after – Carlo Ancelotti. Real Madrid boss, formerly of Everton and Chelsea, has also been mentioned in connection with the role but Manchester United are considering him but only as a surprise short-term backup option.United are eager to make a long-term appointment however, as reported by ESPN, the club have a contingency plan which would involve attempting to bring in Ancelotti.United’s executives feel confident about what lies aheadThe one advising the club to try with the 62-year-old Italian is former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson with whom Ancelotti has a close relationship with. The legendary Scotsman has been giving advice to the club’s new CEO Richard Arnold.Ancelotti possesses extensive coaching experience – has previously coached in England with Chelsea (with whom he won the Premier League and the FA Cup) and Everton. He has won the Champions League on three occasions twice with AC Milan and once with Real Madrid (he is Los Blancos current manager and holds the team six points clear at the top of La Liga). In this potential managerial marry-go-around, there have also been suggestions that Pochettino could replace Ancelotti at Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
