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Manchester United have reportedly reached a major decision on the future of Toby Collyer as they go about strengthening their midfield department.<\/p>\n
Heading into the summer transfer window, bolstering the midfield was United\u2019s top priority. The club quickly moved to secure the services of Ederson from Atalanta.<\/p>\n
An agreement was struck with the Serie A side and a medical was scheduled for the player after Brazil\u2019s involvement in the World Cup. However, last week, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that United had decided not to go forward with the transfer after concerns about Ederson\u2019s fitness emerged.<\/p>\n
Ederson has since left the UK and has been offered a new contract by Atalanta.<\/p>\n
On Monday, United announced the signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea. The Red Devils will pay Chelsea an initial \u00a348m plus an additional \u00a32m in add-ons.\u00a0Chelsea also negotiated a 10% sell-on.<\/p>\n
Santos will wear the number 17 shirt at Old Trafford.<\/p>\n
United are also understood to be close to completing a deal for Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans. Michael Carrick\u2019s side triggered his \u00a335m release clause. Villa made efforts to keep him but the Belgium international made it clear that he wanted the move.<\/p>\n
The 20-time English champions are expected to sign at least one more midfielder. Now, the Manchester Evening News have revealed where these plans leave Collyer.<\/p>\n
Steven Railston of the Manchester Evening News says, \u201cManchester United midfielder Toby Collyer is set to receive clarity on his future later in the transfer window.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cUnited will make a third midfield signing, and it\u2019s understood Collyer\u2019s future will be addressed once the club knows how their midfield will look next season.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the meantime, Collyer will get a chance to impress Michael Carrick in pre-season friendlies. He reported for the first day of pre-season at Carrington and will be involved in United\u2019s summer fixtures.\u201d<\/p>\n
Railston notes that a loan exit for Collyer is the most likely outcome. However, a permanent departure can\u2019t be ruled out at this stage.<\/p>\n
While the academy graduate, who has previously been described as \u201cfreakish\u201d for his incredible work rate, is desperate to make it at United, he would be open to joining another club to establish himself as a Premier League player.<\/p>\n
MEN adds that people close to Collyer are confident that he will show his true ability and potential with a run of games. The 22-year-old spent the first half of the 2025\/26 season out on loan at West Bromwich Albion before he moved to Hull City for the latter half of the campaign.<\/p>\n
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