Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has welcomed news of the African Cup of Nations being moved.

The tournament could be switched to the European summer.

Mourinho said: "I have to read the changes and understand the changes. If that [the date change] is the change then it is perfect for us, because it is hard in the middle of the season to lose players like we do.

"With so many African players in the best competitions in Europe, it is not good for the players, clubs or competitions. If we can have it in the European break then it is a fantastic change."