Manchester United could soon be forced to make a difficult decision over the future of one of their midfielders.
According to journalist Danyal Khan, West Bromwich Albion have approached Man United over a potential move for Toby Collyer.
The Championship outfit are exploring a permanent move for the 22-year-old midfielder.
Collyer made his senior United debut in the 2024 FA Community Shield final before making 12 more first-team appearances.
With United unable to qualify for European football, sending Collyer out on loan last season initially appeared to be a sensible move for all parties.
However, the former Brighton academy prospect endured difficult loan spells at both West Brom and Hull City, with injuries disrupting his progress at each club.
He managed just 253 minutes across 12 appearances during his time at the Hawthorns.
Collyer was once ahead of Casemiro in the pecking order but a frustrating succession of injuries has seen his stock fall dramatically.
United head coach Michael Carrick has also shown faith in Tyler Fletcher, who made his senior debut earlier this year.
The 19-year-old remains extremely raw, and some inconsistent displays during pre-season may have reminded INEOS that placing too much responsibility on his shoulders would be a major gamble.
Collyer remains a solid midfielder, but he desperately needs regular first-team football and a sustained run without injury to rebuild his career.
A permanent move could emerge as a realistic solution for both Collyer and United before the transfer window closes.
INEOS have already demonstrated a willingness to part ways with academy players who no longer feature prominently in the first-team plans.
The Red Devils have already cashed in on Ethan Williams and Radek Vitek this summer.
If Collyer does leave, United are likely to protect their interests by inserting a buy-back clause and a hefty sell-on clause into the deal.
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