Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationMirror FootballUnverified source· 3 Aug 2026
Man Utd tell Rangnick's only signing he can leave
Toby Collyer, the sole signing of Ralf Rangnick's interim reign, has reportedly been told he can leave Manchester United permanently.


Tobias Christopher Collyer
player
Player
Toby Collyer
Position
Midfielder
Current club
Manchester United
Reported fee
Not disclosed
What happened. Toby Collyer, Manchester United's only signing under interim manager Ralf Rangnick, has reportedly been informed he can leave the club permanently after being left out of Michael Carrick's squad for a recent friendly against Atletico Madrid.
- Collyer joined from Brighton as an 18-year-old prospect.
- He was omitted from the squad, with young academy stars on the bench.
- The report suggests United are open to a permanent exit.
Collyer's absence from the squad signals a likely departure as United continue to reshape their squad.
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