Overview
- Ruben Amorim said he is waiting until the last moment for clarity on Bryan Mbeumo, Amad and Noussair Mazraoui, with a decision expected by Sunday.
- FIFA set December 15 as the mandatory AFCON release date, creating uncertainty for the trio on the same day United face Bournemouth.
- Local reports say United are keeping the three players’ status under wraps to preserve a small tactical edge while talks with federations continue.
- Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt are ruled out, and Benjamin Sesko is a doubt after recent food poisoning despite recovering from a knee issue.
- United have held talks over Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki according to Sky Sports Switzerland, while Lecce’s president confirmed Patrick Dorgu’s €38m summer sale.