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Sir Alex Ferguson reckons it could take Manchester United another decade or so to finally win back the Premier League title – but also thinks the club have made three perfect signings to speed up that process. The iconic former United manager was, of course, the last person to bring back the big one to Old Trafford.

Many have tried and failed since then, with Ruben Amorim currently in the hot-seat. However, the Portuguese might just have a few worthy title-winners up his sleeve, after Sir Alex namedropped Senne Lammens, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha as three United-like signings during an in-depth interview with Press Box PR.

When asked if he was optimistic about the future, Sir Alex said: “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.

“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.”

He added: “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.

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

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