Collyer loan decision coming

Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer weighs Championship loan options as Hull City pushes for a deal.

Collyer set for loan decision amid Hull City pursuit

Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer is weighing loan offers in the Championship as more than a dozen clubs show interest. Hull City are among the front runners after talks with Collyer’s camp, with manager Sergej Jakirovic saying a decision is expected in the next day or two. He needs minutes, and Hull believes a move can provide a clear path to regular first team football.

The 21-year-old broke into United's first team last season and made 13 senior appearances after his Premier League debut against Liverpool. Media links to a Baleba deal have circulated, but there is no indication Collyer would be used as a makeweight. United’s internal scouting has highlighted Collyer’s pace and work rate, and coaches have praised his legs and ambition as signs of long term potential.

This loan chase reflects how big clubs use the Championship to develop young talent. If Collyer lands regular minutes, the plan could pay off in the long term by preserving his value and readiness for future competition. Yet a move carries risk: a wrong fit can stall a player’s growth, or delay a breakthrough at United.

For United, the balance is clear. Give Collyer real game time without forcing a premature step into the first team. The evolving market for young players in England means clubs must weigh minutes against the risk of misplacing a talent. The data about his pace and work rate helps explain why trusted figures rate him highly, but the final decision will hinge on where he can best grow this season and how Hull’s needs align with United’s timetable.

Highlights

The coming days will reveal which path Collyer chooses and how United will pace his growth.