Overview

• Toby Collyer’s loan move to West Bromwich Albion is now official after weeks of advanced talks.
• Manchester United included a strict no-purchase option to retain long-term rights over their 20-year-old midfield prospect.
• Collyer aims to secure regular first-team minutes in the physically demanding Championship following an injury-hit season.
• West Brom accelerated negotiations in the closing stages of the transfer window, with Ryan Mason’s development vision persuading the player.
• United view the Championship loan as a critical step in bridging academy graduates to Premier League readiness through sustained senior experience.