Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Toby Collyer will spend the 2025/26 season on loan with Championship side West Bromwich Albion.
The 21-year-old made 13 senior appearances for United last season, including his Premier League debut in the high-profile clash against Liverpool at Anfield last September.
He also featured in the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and UEFA Europa League, impressing with his composure and positional discipline.
Collyer joined United’s academy from Brighton & Hove Albion in March 2022 and quickly rose through the ranks, earning a senior squad number and captaining the club’s U21 side in the EFL Trophy.
Internationally, he has worn the armband for England’s U16s and represented the U20s, underlining his leadership credentials at a young age.
Regarded by manager Ruben Amorim as a long-term midfield option, Collyer offers a different profile to the likes of Kobbie Mainoo—less flamboyant but more defensively solid, with sharp reading of the game and a knack for breaking up opposition play.
Amorim’s preferred 3-4-2-1 system currently has Casemiro, Mainoo, and Manuel Ugarte ahead of him in the pecking order, making regular minutes unlikely this season.
Multiple reports suggest Hull City and Sheffield Wednesday also pushed hard for his signature, but West Brom, under new head coach Ryan Mason, presented the most convincing case for his development.
Speaking after the deal was confirmed, transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano stressed that Collyer is “a big part of the future United project,” with no option to buy included in the agreement.
At The Hawthorns, Collyer will wear the No.13 shirt and is expected to play a central role in Albion’s promotion push.
Ryan Mason is keen to inject more energy and ball-winning ability into his midfield, and Collyer’s engine, tactical intelligence, and leadership fit that brief.
The loan move is part of a broader development pathway overseen by Head of Loans and Pathways Jonny Evans, aimed at placing academy graduates in competitive environments.
Collyer follows Dan Gore, Ethan Wheatley, and Jack Moorhouse in securing temporary moves this summer.
United fans will be watching closely, with the hope that a full Championship season will sharpen Collyer’s game awareness, physicality, and consistency—qualities that could make him a ready-made option for Amorim’s first team in 2026.