Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson has pinpointed three of the club's summer signings as being fundamental to their long-term recovery under manager Ruben Amorim.
Ferguson's Verdict on United's Transfer Business
The iconic former manager, who oversaw United's most successful era, remains a regular at Old Trafford and has given his assessment of the club's recent £200million spending spree. Speaking to Press Box PR, Ferguson highlighted the immediate impact of several new faces.
He reserved particular praise for young goalkeeper Senne Lammens, the 23-year-old signed from Royal Antwerp who replaced Andre Onana. "I think the appointment of the goalkeeper has made a difference," Ferguson said. "He's young, he’s quick, a big lad, good feet and hands, and I think that helps. I think they have needed that player."
The Attacking Duo Driving the Revival
Ferguson also named the attacking duo of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha as players who will be central to improving United's fortunes. "The other two, Mbeumo and Cunha, they look as if they will contribute to the recovery of our form," he stated.
This endorsement comes as United begin to show signs of improvement under Amorim, following a dismal 15th-place finish last season. The club also secured the signings of Benjamin Sesko and made Diego Leon's loan permanent in a busy summer window.
A Long Road Back to the Top
Despite the promising signs, Ferguson cautioned that a return to the summit of English football will require patience, drawing a parallel with Liverpool's long wait for a league title. "We are now in the same situation," he reflected. "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."
United's current form is a mixed bag. A thrilling 4-4 draw with Bournemouth at Old Trafford this week left them sixth in the Premier League. Their attack is potent, with 30 goals making them joint second-top scorers, but defensive frailties persist, having conceded 26 goals—the worst record in the top half of the table.
Ferguson expressed confidence in Amorim's leadership, describing him as "a good personality" for the daunting task ahead. The road may be long, but according to the club's greatest ever manager, the foundations for a recovery are now being laid with key new personnel.
