The Great Dane, part of incredible United squads from 1991 to 1999, including, of course, our Treble-winning side in his final year with the club.
He therefore knows a thing or two about what it takes to perform to the highest level with the Reds, and what a promising new addition looks like.
We confirmed the signing of Matheus Cunha earlier this month, and it's a move that ticks a lot of boxes for Schmeichel.
"It's a positive one," the former shot-stopper told MUTV while working at Soccer Aid. "I think what we haven't done, for a number of years, is to sign really, really good and well performing players from the Premier League.