Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is poised to miss the upcoming African Cup of Nations (AFCON) as he is expected to depart on a loan move in January. The 20-year-old Tunisian international is drawing interest from three clubs across Europe, all of whom are keen to secure his services for the latter part of the season.
Interest from Sevilla, Lyon, and Freiburg
The clubs in the running to sign Mejbri on loan are Spain’s Sevilla, France’s Olympique Lyon, and Germany’s SC Freiburg. Each team is eager to have the player available during the January and February period, which would typically coincide with the AFCON tournament.
Contract Extension Talks with Manchester United
In parallel with the loan discussions, Manchester United is in talks to extend Mejbri’s contract. The young midfielder, who operates primarily in the centre of the park, has been with the Premier League club and is now looking to gain more first-team experience elsewhere.
Mejbri’s style of play has been noted for his technical ability and vision on the field, traits that the interested clubs will be looking to capitalize on during the second half of the season. As the January transfer window approaches, further developments on Mejbri’s loan move and contract situation are expected.