Teddy Sheringham doubts Bruno Fernandes’ ambitions of winning the Premier League with Manchester United.
The captain recently signed fresh terms at Old Trafford to quash any doubts over his immediate future under Erik ten Hag.
He has also discussed his belief that his side have a chance to challenge for major silverware, and the club look poised to add Manuel Ugarte to the squad after a relatively active summer in the market with INEOS making their presence felt.
However, speaking to Prime Casino, Sheringham sees little convincing reason for optimism.
He said: “If Bruno Fernandes thinks that Manchester United can challenge for the title, then that’s incredibly optimistic in my book.
“I don’t think the transfer activity has been of the required standard for Manchester United to get close enough to the top clubs in the Premier League and the football is far too inconsistent.
"For those two reasons, I think a title challenge this season is unrealistic. Bruno is the captain of the football club, he has to speak with confidence when he talks about the club’s ambition this season, but United are a long way off challenging for the Premier League title and I think the Brighton defeat demonstrated that."
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