What Man Utd are thinking about Toby Collyer as Ruud van Nistelrooy eyes loan swoop

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Manchester United have several academy talents tipped to make their loan exits this month.

Adam Lawrence and Travis Binnion will be waiting to see who they lose, with clubs lining up to take talented Manchester United youngsters on loan.

The list is a long one, including some players who are knocking on the door of Ruben Amorim’s squad.

Dan Gore is seen as one player United are keen to send on loan, while Ethan Wheatley is a target for Wrexham.

United are discussing offers for Ethan Ennis, while Harry Amass finds himself wanted by Leicester City.

Additionally, Toby Collyer is also tipped for a loan switch.

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Toby Collyer not currently on the loan list at Manchester United

Ruud van Nistelrooy wants to sign Collyer for Leicester City, a move which would be hugely beneficial for the 21-year-old’s development.

However, United in Focus understands that the midfielder is not expected to be King Power bound just yet, as transfer expert Graeme Bailey explains.

“I think Collyer is the least likely youngster to head on loan, from what I am hearing”, he began to admit regarding the chances of Leicester securing their man.

“He’s obviously involved in the first team a lot”, he added, suggesting that Amorim views Collyer as a first-team player which could see him remain at Old Trafford this season.

However, in terms of a loan, United would struggle to find a destination better suited considering Van Nistelrooy knows Collyer very well from his five months as assistant manager.

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Ruben Amorim must turn to using Collyer in midfield

United’s midfield options as a whole are not up to Amorim’s standards or demands, with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen on the chopping block.

Manuel Ugarte looks brilliant under the head coach as he has dominated the midfield over the past few weeks.

Alongside Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo has been recapturing his highest-level which United were missing until late.

So with this in mind, it seems fairly clear to us that right now, Collyer should be the third-choice central midfielder behind the two obvious starters.

Amorim needs energy and Collyer’s ‘freakish’ running and N’Golo Kante comparisons should tick that box – it’s time to trust the youth.