Manchester United might not need to spend any money to gain a new midfield option in January 2026, and Ruben Amorim will be thrilled.
Even with a fully fit squad, Manchester United have a weak midfield, and arguably, none of the four senior options are ideal for Ruben Amorim.
However, 2026 should see massive changes around the position, with Elliot Anderson and Adam Wharton being considered as marquee signings in the position.
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United have been linked with countless midfielders over the past few months, some of whom are more affordable solutions, potentially being available in January.
But the need for immediate reinforcements to the squad ranks may soon be negated by one forgotten player.
Toby Collyer set for Manchester United return this month
This season has seen United midfielder Toby Collyer out on loan at West Brom, where he has been impressive in limited appearances, only hindered by a string of injuries.
Due to this, United have recalled Collyer for his injury recovery; however, he could also add a crucial extra option in midfield for the remainder of this season.
Now, according to Tyrone Marshall from the Manchester Evening News, Collyer is due to be fit again by the end of January, with a good chance that he could remain at the club and be part of the first-team squad, opposed to heading back on loan.
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This is disappointing, as Collyer was supposed to be key for West Brom, with the minutes expected to aid his development, but it hasn’t panned out this way.
Despite the prospect of returning to the first-team squad, Collyer was called out by Amorim last month, with the criticism that he wasn’t playing at The Hawthorns.
But now Collyer has a chance to come back and remind Amorim why he was getting minutes at United last season.
Collyer can be Manuel Ugarte replacement
Collyer’s return to fitness is coming at the ideal time for United, as there is currently a midfield crisis, with just two senior options fit, and this could get even slimmer.
Manuel Ugarte is looking likely to head to Turkey with rumours around both a loan and a permanent move as the Uruguayan continues to struggle.
After impressing against Newcastle, Ugarte was poor against Wolves, with the pace of Premier League football just not suited to his style and limitations on the ball.
Ugarte could really shine elsewhere, but his story at United is ending, with Collyer already a better option.
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