Sir Alex Ferguson hails Man Utd summer signing but warns title wait could last 10 years

Sir Alex Ferguson believes it could take Manchester United another 10 years to win the Premier League title, but the legendary manager is at least heartened by some of the transfer business that the Old Trafford side have done in recent months.

Ferguson retired from his role at Man Utd in 2013 having achieved legendary status at Old Trafford over the course of a 27-year tenure.

During his time with Man Utd, the Scot won 13 Premier League titles and two Champions Leagues amid a myriad of trophies and has been immortalised by the club with a statue outside the ground and a stand named in his honour.

Still often present at matches, Ferguson is keeping a keen eye on Ruben Amorim’s side and believes they are on the right track – even if fans may need to be patient for the big prizes to follow.

“He [Amorim] is a good personality. It is not easy. I remember looking back on my own time there, starting off when Liverpool were the bee’s knees. They were a fantastic club winning the European Cup four times and all that, but then it took them 31 years to win the league again,” Ferguson told PressBoxPR.

“We are now in the same situation. It could be ten years, could be 11 years, because of that cycle. It has to be thought out carefully and we have to make sure the recruitment is going to be better than what it was.”

Senne Lammens singled out for Fergie praise

Ferguson is heartened by the business that United conducted in the summer, highlighting three additions who have the capacity to turn things around for them.

“I think the appointment of the goalkeeper [Senne Lammens] has made a difference. He’s young at 23, he’s quick, a big lad, good feet and hands, and I think that helps. I think they have needed that player. United have always had inspirational players over the years. I think that has helped,” he said.

“The other two, [Bryan] Mbeumo and [Matheus] Cunha, they look as if they will contribute to the recovery of our form.”

Man Utd face Aston Villa in Premier League action on Sunday, with Ferguson doubtless hoping that the Amorim-inspired resurgence continues.

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