🇨🇲 Bryan Mbeumo Could Miss Six Man United Games If £60m Transfer Is Completed
🇨🇲 Bryan Mbeumo Could Miss Six Man United Games If £60m Transfer Is Completed
Manchester United's hunt for attacking reinforcements has seen them heavily linked with Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo, in what could be a £60 million transfer. But before fans get too excited about the Cameroonian’s arrival, there’s a crucial detail to consider — AFCON 2025.
🗓️ AFCON 2025 Set to Clash With Premier League Fixtures
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026 in Morocco. Should Mbeumo complete his expected move to Old Trafford, he will likely be called up by Cameroon, ruling him out for a key period of the 2025–26 season.
According to several sources, this could see Mbeumo miss up to six matches, potentially more depending on how far Cameroon progress in the tournament.
🧮 Which Games Could He Miss?
If selected, Mbeumo’s absence would overlap with a congested Premier League calendar that includes:
The Christmas fixtures
New Year’s clashes
FA Cup third and fourth round ties
Possibly an EFL Cup semi-final, if United go that far
In total, estimates suggest Mbeumo could miss 6 to 10 games, depending on Cameroon’s AFCON journey and United’s fixture run.
🧠 What This Means for Manchester United
While £60m is a significant investment, Mbeumo’s temporary unavailability may not deter United. New head coach Ruben Amorim is keen to add direct, pacey options on the wings, and Mbeumo — who scored 9 Premier League goals despite injury last season — fits the bill perfectly.
However, Amorim and United’s recruitment team will need to factor in depth and rotation options during that AFCON window. Players like Antony, Amad Diallo, or a potential new winger could be key during that period.
⚠️ Final Thought
Mbeumo’s AFCON commitment is not unusual — top clubs are increasingly dealing with international absences in mid-season. But with so many key fixtures packed into December and January, this is a variable United cannot afford to ignore.
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It is a good sining but we need to keep Anthony &rash ford
ReplyDeleteSure, what about Garnacho, was it fair to leave him go,,???
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