Toby Collyer Joins West Brom: Permanent Move from Manchester United

Toby Collyer has chosen West Brom – and a permanent exit from Manchester United – at the end of a tug-of-war that swung back and forth across the Championship.

The 22-year-old midfielder is set to join the Baggies in a deal that underlines how highly United still rate him. An initial £3m fee has been agreed, but the package could climb to £7.6m with add-ons, and United have inserted a hefty 40% sell-on clause.

This is not a casual goodbye.

Choice Between Clubs

Collyer had a straight choice: West Brom or Hull City. He knew both dressing rooms, both managers, both cities. He spent the first half of last season on loan at the Hawthorns, then moved to Hull for the second half of the 2025/26 campaign.

Shifting Dynamics

At one stage, West Brom looked in control. Then the mood changed and Hull appeared to be edging ahead in the race, encouraged by his familiarity with the club and the promise of a key role.

The battle turned again.

James Morrison's Influence

James Morrison stepped in. The West Brom boss, impressed by Collyer’s contribution during his injury-disrupted spell in the Midlands, made his pitch. Collyer’s minutes were limited, but his impact clearly wasn’t. Morrison had seen enough in training and in flashes on the pitch to push hard for a permanent deal.

That push has paid off.

Decisive Factors

The prospect of more regular football at the Hawthorns is understood to have been decisive. After a stop-start season, Collyer wanted somewhere he could play, grow and finally put together a full campaign without being on the fringes.

Now he gets that chance at West Brom – with Manchester United watching closely in the background, and a 40% sell-on clause ready to cash in if his next step becomes a launchpad.