Erik ten Hag is reportedly hesitant to allow Hannibal Mejbri to leave Manchester United on loan in January until he assesses the fitness of other midfielders in his squad.
United are expected to welcome back long-term injured duo Casemiro and Mason Mount this month while Sofyan Armabat could soon return after missing the last two games with a small issue.
The club allowed Donny van de Beek leave for German outfit Frankfurt on an initial loan on New Year’s Day with the Dutchman playing just 21 minutes so far this season.
However, midfield ranks are now stretched and Hannibal may be called upon for the club's upcoming fixtures. READ MORE: United considering loaning three players in January READ MORE: United end Sergio Reguilon loan early The academy graduate has asked not to be picked for Tunisia’s Africa Cup of Nations squad this month, meaning he will stay in-house while Amrabat jets off to represent Morocco in the tournament.