Manchester United's potential Champions League qualification next season could create significant complications for out-of-favor players Marcus Rashford and Andre Onana. Both are currently on loan after falling out with manager Ruben Amorim, with Onana at Trabzonspor and Rashford at Barcelona. Their contracts include clauses that would increase wages by 25% if United qualify for Europe's elite competition, making their situations more complex.

Onana joined United from Inter Milan for £47.2m in 2022 but made just one appearance this season before being loaned to Trabzonspor, where he's started 26 matches. The Cameroon international expects to learn his fate by late May. Trabzonspor pays his £6m annual salary, which would increase if United reach the Champions League. Meanwhile, Rashford's Barcelona loan includes an option to buy for £26m by June 15, though United sources suggest they might seek better offers if he returns.

United's goalkeeper situation adds another layer of complexity. First-choice Senne Lammens is likely to be at the World Cup, while Altay Bayindir faces interest from Besiktas. This could leave them short of experienced keepers for pre-season, potentially forcing consideration of Onana's return. With minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe already concerned about subsidizing wages for out-of-favor players, United must carefully navigate these contract clauses while pursuing Champions League qualification.