There is rightly a lot of focus on the desired exits of Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Jadon Sancho from Manchester United this month, but work is continuing to gather pace around more departures.
Jonny Evans has assumed control of loan moves since retiring at the end of last season and Daily Mail Sport understands initial talks have been held for Toby Collyer to join Championship side Hull City on a season-long loan.
The Tigers have a strong track record with loan players having previously helped develop the likes of Fabio Carvalho, Liam Delap and Tyler Morton, and they are keen to bolster their midfield with the signing of Collyer.
Talks are at an early stage, and there is competition from Sheffield Wednesday too, but Collyer is open to going out on loan this season with minutes difficult to come by without European football on United’s schedule.
Collyer, 21, enjoyed a breakthrough season after making his debut in the Community Shield against Man City a year ago, playing 13 times.
But United remain in the market for a new midfielder, specifically Brighton‘s Carlos Baleba, and with captain Bruno Fernandes set to play in the midfield pivot, Collyer going out on loan is seen as the best possible outcome for all parties.
Midfielder Toby Collyer is set to leave Manchester United on loan this summer
Carlos Baleba of Brighton is one of United’s key targets in the final weeks of the window
‘I’ll sit down with the manager and higher-ups and see what’s the best solution; the best way for me to develop, whether it’s stay here or go on loan,’ Collyer said last month on United’s US tour. ‘The end goal for me is to play as many minutes as possible here, hopefully starting every week.’
A loan move is also edging ever closer for young left back Harry Amass, with Daily Mail Sport able to reveal that PSV Eindhoven are making a push to beat competition in the Championship.
Talks are ongoing with Sheffield Wednesday and given the fact United are not seeking any loan fee for Amass due to it being viewed as a ‘developmental loan’ – rather than one to try to boost Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) calculations – there are more than a dozen offers.
PSV, managed by Peter Bosz, have made their pitch to Amass’ camp. And the fact that one of Amass’ closest friends in the United dressing room, Mason Mount, spent time on loan in the Netherlands as a youngster with Vitesse may bolster their case.
Amass’ strength is his attacking capabilities from left back but…