Manchester United are stepping up their attempts to prolong Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui's time with the club in December with AFCON looming

Manchester United are accelerating discussions over the release dates for the Africa Cup of Nations for Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui. The trio could miss up to eight Premier League matches and the third round of the FA Cup , depending on how Cameroon, Ivory Coast and hosts Morocco do in the competition.

But United are hoping to delay their stars' exits , and Ruben Amorim wants them at his disposal to face Bournemouth on December 15. The Red Devils have lost the clash 3-0 in each of the last two seasons.

Under AFCON rules, players must be released two weeks prior to their opening match. Morocco play in the first gam

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