“100%” United loanee will be a game-changer for club in promotion push, says ecstatic manager

Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic has described how Manchester United loanee Toby Collyer will transform their fortunes in the middle of the park as they push for Premier League promotion. Collyer joins Hull Collyer completed a loan move to Hull during the winter transfer window after United recalled him from his stint at West Bromwich Albion. Collyer joined West Brom in the summer but he struggled to nail down a consistent run of games and performances due to injuries. Fitness issues limited Collyer to just 12 appearances. With United out of Europe, Collyer would have found minutes extremely hard to come by, so the club opted to send him out on loan again. Hull, having missed out on the Englishman in the summer, sanctioned a fresh swoop to snap him up and they succeeded. Collyer has been training with the Tigers and is still awaiting his debut. He was not in the matchday squad on Tuesday as Hull were held to a frustrating stalemate by Watford. Hull are currently in third place in the Championship standings, four points adrift of league leaders Coventry City. The United academy graduate will undoubtedly be looking to get involved this weekend when Hull host Bristol City at the MKM Stadium. Jakirovic spoke to the press and highlighted how Collyer can make a difference in the middle of the park for Hull. Collyer’s impact Jakirovic said [as quoted by Simon Peach on X], “We are struggling in midfield & we will try to find some solutions.” “We are struggling in midfield & we will try to find some solutions.” “He’s 100% an option for us. He’s something between number 6 & 8, a lot of energy, 12km per game.” “So I think he can improve us a lot in this part of the team.” Hull boss Sergej Jakirovic on Toby Collyer: “We are struggling in midfield & we will try to find some solutions. He’s 100% an option for us. He’s something between number 6 & 8, a lot of energy, 12km per game, so I think he can improve us a lot in this part of the team” #MUFC — Simon Peach (@SimonPeach) February 3, 2026 Jakirovic seems to have been impressed by Collyer so far, positioning the United man for a key role in the decisive phase of the campaign. Featured image Vasili Mihai-Antonio via Getty Images The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Latest Top Stories… Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!