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Wan-Bissaka has yet to respond but is considering the opportunity to play for the African country. which would involve a switch of international allegiance.
If Wan-Bissaka accepts the chance, United would lose him for a spell in early 2024. The tournament — being staged by Ivory Coast — runs from January 13 to February 11.
The 25-year-old was born in England but is of Congolese descent and made a single appearance for the country’s Under-20 side in 2015.
He went on to play for England’s Under-20 and Under-21 teams but has not made his senior debut.
Wan-Bissaka was called up by manager Gareth Southgate for a pair of Euro 2020 qualifiers in September 2019, but returned to his club with a back injury.
The right-back is not the only United player who could leave for AFCON; goalkeeper Andre Onana and midfielder Sofyan Amrabat are potential absentees, too.
There also remains uncertainty about Wan-Bissaka’s future at Old Trafford. His contract expires at the end of this season, although United retain an option to extend by 12 months.
