Manchester United could rule out selling Andre Onana if they cannot guarantee making a profit amid their continued financial struggles.

Onana was left out of United's squad for their 4-1 defeat to Newcastle after two high-profile errors against Lyon in the Europa League in midweek. Now, though, The Athletic's David Ornstein has explained that concerns over Profit and Sustainability Rules could see the Cameroon international stay put, with his wages also proving prohibitive.

United paid more than £47 million ($62m) to sign Onana from Inter and Ornstein believes that the only way the club can sanction his sale is if they receive a profit, otherwise his exit will be marked as a PSR loss.

“It does raise questions about the future of Onana,” he explained to NBC Sports. “He joined for £47.2 million in the summer of 2023, signing a five-year contract with the option of a further 12 months. Unless somebody came in with huge money for him, the hopes of United selling him for a profit are almost non-existent, and that would mean a PSR profitability and sustainability loss, which could rule out the possibility of selling him.

“He has switched agents in recent months. That was meant for a new contract or improved terms. He may now have to look at trying to shift his player, and this would not have been expected for Manchester United.”