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Jadon Sancho must look to Cristiano Ronaldo for inspiration if he wants to thrive at Man United, says Peter Schmeichel... but club legend warns it could take £73m signing THREE YEARS to reach his best level at Old Trafford

Peter Schmeichel has told Jadon Sancho to mimic Cristiano Ronaldo if he wants to come good at Manchester United - even if it takes three years.

The England winger has struggled to make much of an impact at Old Trafford since his £73million transfer from Borussia Dortmund over the summer.

But former United goalkeeper Schmeichel believes 21-year-old Sancho will prosper in the team if he pays close attention to what the Portuguese superstar is doing.

Jadon Sancho has yet to produce his best form since arriving at Manchester United

Jadon Sancho has yet to produce his best form since arriving at Manchester United

Sancho has been advised by club legend Peter Schmeichel to mimic Cristiano Ronaldo

He told the Seaman Says podcast: 'You're a young player in that squad, somebody like Jadon Sancho for instance.