Collyer Joins West Brom as Morrison Wins Tug-of-War with Hull

Toby Collyer is leaving Manchester United for good – and he is heading back to familiar ground.

The 22-year-old midfielder is set to join West Bromwich Albion in a deal worth an initial £3m, with add-ons taking the total package to £7.6m. United have also secured a hefty 40% sell-on clause, a clear sign they still believe there is significant value in his future.

This was not a straightforward decision for Collyer. He had offers from both West Brom and Hull City after loan spells at each during the 2025/26 season. At one stage, West Brom looked in control. Then Hull moved to the front of the queue. The chase swung one way, then the other.

James Morrison changed that.

The West Brom boss is understood to have been central to Collyer’s final call, convincing him that his development would be best served at The Hawthorns. Morrison had already seen the midfielder up close during the first half of last season, when Collyer’s impact, though restricted by injury, left a strong impression.

Those injuries limited his minutes, but not his reputation. Morrison saw enough: energy, positional discipline, and the kind of maturity on the ball that can anchor a Championship midfield.

In the end, the promise of game time proved decisive. Collyer wants to play, not just exist on the fringes. West Brom are offering him that platform, and the project under Morrison has carried the greater pull.

For United, the deal brings in a solid fee now and the prospect of a major windfall if Collyer’s career takes off. For West Brom, it is a calculated investment in a player they believe can grow with them.

Collyer now walks back into a club that already knows him, a manager who already trusts him, and a division that can make or break careers. The next step is his.