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Manchester United are all set to lose in-form Bryan Mbeumo and Amad in the winter, as the duo, along with Noussair Mazraoui, are set to depart to take part in the African Cup of Nations.

The Cameroonian and Ivorian have struck up a formidable partnership, something Ruben Amorim will miss big time once the two leave.

The head coach will be short on quality on the right, with Joshua Zirkzee, Kobbie Mainoo and even academy wonderkid Shea Lacey seen as potential options to step up.

Interestingly, Jadon Sancho, currently out on loan at Aston Villa, was rumoured to be an option to return to Old Trafford in January to boost numbers.

However, The Daily Mail have claimed that United’s loan arrangement with the Birmingham side does not contain a break clause, which makes it unlikely United can call him back.

“Jadon Sancho will NOT return to Manchester United before the end of the season, Confidential can reveal – because his loan deal at Aston Villa does not have a break clause in January.

“Given his limited opportunities, it has raised the question of whether he could wind up back at Old Trafford.

“United may actually need...