Man Utd in talks to complete midfielder transfer after making Carlos Baleba swap decision as Amorim backs him to shine at Old Trafford

Man Utd in talks to complete midfielder transfer after making Carlos Baleba swap decision as Amorim backs him to shine at Old Trafford

Manchester United made it clear to Brighton that Toby Collyer was not available in any Carlos Baleba swap deal with the midfielder instead poised to go to West Brom on loan

Manchester United are close to sanctioning Toby Collyer’s loan departure with the midfielder set to join West Brom temporarily after Brighton were told he was not going to be used in any deal for Carlos Baleba.

The Red Devils have made their interest in the Cameroon midfielder known but the Seagulls are wanting around £100million before they sanction his departure. Those sort of funds are unlikely to be available at Old Trafford given their summer spree

It was suggested that United could use Collyer to lower Baleba’s price tag, but according to Manchester Evening News, he will not be involved in any negotiations

Instead the 21-year-old is set to join the Baggies as he looks to aid their Championship promotion push and his own personal development, reports the Athletic. The likes of Harvey Barnes have previously excelled after spending time on loan at the Hawthorns.

Several second tier clubs were keen on Collyer but West Brom, where Ryan Mason is now manager, look to have won the race, which puts pay to Brighton’s hopes of re-signing the midfielder