United pull plug on Ten Hag favourite’s loan move, Amorim has a difficult decision to make now – report

Manchester United have officially recalled Toby Collyer from his loan spell with West Bromwich Albion, but a host of other Championship sides are poised to make a move for the midfielder in January, according to a report. A Frustrating Loan Collyer, 21, has endured a frustrating campaign this year after Old Trafford executives decided a loan would best serve the next stage of his development. He broke through into United’s first team last season under Erik ten Hag, and maintained his place in the squad once Ruben Amorim took over from the Dutchman in November. The midfielder impressed his coaches at Old Trafford with an unrelenting work rate and outstanding stamina, combined with a tactical maturity which belied his age. A number of clubs expressed interest over the summer once the decision to send him on loan was made, with the Championship seen as the perfect landing spot. West Brom emerged victorious from a red-hot race and Collyer sealed a move to the Hawthorns on August 15. He made his debut for his newly adopted side the next day in a 3-2 win over Wrexham. But a bright start has been curtailed by injuries with Collyer picking up a muscle injury in October after breaking into Ryan Mason’s starting eleven. This was then followed up by a more serious calf injury in November, having just recovered from the previous one. Collyer returned to Carrington to complete rehabilitation with the midfielder expected to be ruled out for approximately eight weeks, according to The Athletic.  This set back led the Red Devils to decide to end the loan spell with West Brom early as the club considers the best option for the youngster after the new year. Second Half of the Season The Athletic reveals Collyer “could stay and provide midfield competition” with question marks over Kobbie Mainoo’s future. Mainoo is expected to remain at Old Trafford, however, after Bruno Fernandes picked up his own muscle injury in the 2-1 loss to Aston Villa last week. The report also details “several Championship clubs are interested” in Collyer should United decide another loan would serve him best. Either way, a decision will not be reached until late February with the calf injury expected to rule the 21-year-old dynamo out until then. Featured image Stephen Pond 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 Darragh Darragh is an editor for The Peoples Person who spent three years learning about the Cold War at the University of Sheffield slowly realising football was by far the most interesting thing to write about. Amad’s first touch should be officially recognised as the eighth wonder of the world.