Nicky Butt claims Sir Alex Ferguson would have bought a £60m English player for Man Utd.

Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt recently shared his thoughts on the current state of his former club. As a player, Butt was part of a highly successful era under legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson, winning multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, and even the Champions League. However, he believes that it may be quite some time before Manchester United can achieve similar success again.

Currently, United are struggling in 13th place on the Premier League table with a negative goal difference. Despite high hopes for new manager Ruben Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag, the team has only worsened under his leadership, according to club legend Gary Neville. Butt believes that it will take several years and significant investment for United to once again compete for the Premier League title, as they have fallen behind top teams like Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea.

Butt also pointed out that United's ability to attract top talent from other Premier League teams has diminished. He specifically mentioned Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze as a player who would have been signed by United if Ferguson was still in charge. Eze, who has been a standout player in the Premier League for the past three seasons, was heavily linked with a move away from Palace last summer but ultimately stayed with the club.

Butt emphasized the importance of patience, planning, and financial investment in rebuilding United's team. He noted that while other top teams like Liverpool and Chelsea continue to improve, United cannot expect to challenge for titles without significant changes. He also stressed the need for experienced players to guide the younger players already at the club.

Currently, United's lackluster performances continue under Amorim, with a recent 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace. As they move forward, Butt believes that United must be willing to spend big on top players, as they did in the past under Ferguson. He specifically mentioned Eze as a player that United would have easily signed for a high price in the past, but can no longer do so due to their current status. United will have a chance to turn things around in their upcoming FA Cup match against Leicester City.

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