Man Utd ‘accelerate discussions’ over three players after Everton defeat as they ‘explore ways’ to agree deal

Manchester United are sweating over the prospect of losing three of Ruben Amorim’s most trusted lieutenants over the hectic festive period.That’s because Amad Diallo, Bryan Mbeumo and Noussair Mazraoui are all preparing to represent their countries in the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament.Amorim will have to make do without Amad, Mbeumo and Mazraoui(Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)Cameroon (Mbeumo), the Ivory Coast (Amad) and hosts Morocco (Mazraoui) aren’t in action until Christmas Eve and December 21, respectively. However, clubs are expected to release their internationals a fortnight before their campaign openers.As a result, United are going to try their luck in facilitating some kind of deal to keep hold of the trio slightly longer – as they did with Andre Onana last year.MailSport claims that, in the aftermath of Monday’s defeat to Everton, the Red Devils started to ‘accelerate discussions’ with the involved national teams to ‘explore ways’ they can retain the Reds for their trip to Molineux to face rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 8. 🔴 UTD CONFIDENTIAL 🔴 🇨🇲 AFCON talks accelerated after loss🫣 Casemiro flirting with ban❓ Should Heaven leave on loan?🏀 United basketball team is a ❌🏟️ Fan groups to make history this week W/@ChrisWheelerDM @LMorgan21 #mufc https://t.co/fBngErMjOc — Nathan Salt (@NathSalt1) November 25, 2025It’s thought they could be absent for as many as eight Premier League games, as well as United’s first FA Cup outing of 2025/2026.Mbeumo will be a huge miss for United(Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)Of the players, it’s relatively safe to say that Mbeumo’s departure would be the most impactful. Games Goals Assists 13 6 1 *Mbeumo’s record in all competitions since signing for United (Transfermarkt)He has been United’s most influential attacker since the season began and, despite ultimately failing to find the back of the net against the Toffees two nights ago, he came the closest to finding or creating a leveller.While AFCON is ongoing, Amorim’s side will face the likes of Bournemouth, who’ve claimed successive 3-0 wins at Old Trafford in the last two campaigns, Aston Villa and Newcastle United, before locking horns with Wolves once again in the reverse fixture in M16.