Manchester United are yet to have any arrivals or departures this month as we race toward the half-way point.
Despite countless rumours, the exit and arrivals lists remain empty for Manchester United.
However, it seems unlikely to remain this way, with multiple players tipped to exit Old Trafford.
Casemiro is a serious target for Saudi Arabian clubs, while the ongoing Marcus Rashford situation needs to reach a conclusion.
Joshua Zirkzee is being hounded by Juventus and Antony has suitors across Europe.
United must sell to buy, but loans appear to be the trend of the month for United. Academy starlets are also on the list to head out – with Ethan Wheatley one name targeted by Wrexham.
Toby Collyer wants January loan
Toby Collyer is another expected to get his loan move as minutes have been hard to come by this season for the midfield prodigy.
Collyer has been a target for Leicester City, however, other options are expected to emerge and now his stance on a move has been revealed.
According to the Manchester Evening News, United’s 21-year-old is keen to head on loan this month.
Collyer would be interested in playing in the Championship on loan if a suitable offer were to arrive – which we can imagine means playing in a team which suits his talents.
Perhaps Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough needs a new midfielder in their play-off push?
Collyer is as developed an academy player as United have right now, so he will ultimately command the best loan – however he could very well also remain at the club with Casemiro’s possible exit creating a space for him.
Ruben Amorim has yet to use Collyer, but he has been on the bench recently and with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen’s disaster class against Newcastle – his chance could be just around the corner.
Manchester United could utilise Collyer
While a loan move would absolutely be of huge benefit to Collyer – it might not be in United’s interests.
United in Focus reported last week that Collyer was not guaranteed a loan as he was considered a first-team player rather than an academy star.
In this case, it is pivotal that Amorim actually utilises the former Brighton youngster. Collyer was once a country-leading talent and he deserves the chance to prove why considering the slim options at Amorim’s disposal.
Collyer fits perfectly into the team as a Kobbie Mainoo rotation option, while he could also be a better option to back up Manuel Ugarte than Casemiro considering his ‘freakish’ running stats.
One way or another, Collyer needs senior football this season and we’d like it to come for United.
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