Manchester United agree terms to sign Brighton midfielder Toby Collyer
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United have agreed terms to sign teenage midfielder Toby Collyer from Brighton. The Manchester Evening News understands United have a package in place for the youngster to join on a three-and-a-half-year deal, though the transfer is yet to be officially completed.
Collyer, 18, has earned a deal after he impressed while on trial with United last month. The defensive midfielder caught the eye of United coaches with his performance in a friendly game against Huddersfield Town. READ MORE: Manchester United squad vs Man City revealed as Cristiano Ronaldo absent The highly-rated teenager has captained England at U16 and U17 level but is set to leave Brighton after failing to agree terms on a new deal with the club.
Collyer was a key player for The Seagulls at youth level last season, when he played 25 games for their U18 and U23s sides, though he has only featured once for the club this campaign.
The teenager is predominantly a defensive midfielder, but he does also have experience of playing in a central defensive role at U18s level on occasion last season.
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