How midfielder sold by Manchester United this summer is doing – ‘makes all the difference’

Former Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer is settling into life at West Bromwich Albion after completing a permanent summer transfer. The 22-year-old made his debut starting against QPR and appeared as a substitute against Wolves. Collyer described returning to the Hawthorns as a "no-brainer" for his development, noting that a permanent move provides greater psychological security than temporary loan spells.

Manchester United agreed to an initial £3 million fee that could rise to £7.6 million with add-ons, alongside a 40 percent sell-on clause. Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic also sought to sign Collyer following a prior loan stint, but Collyer opted for West Brom after Michael Carrick advised him that a departure would secure more first-team playing time.