Toby Collyer has explained that his move away from Manchester United is intended to get him even more first-team exposure. The Red Devils academy graduate spent the first-half of the season on loan with Championship sideWest Bromwich Albion but was recalled following an injury-hit few months.

But he is now on the move once again, having sealed a loan switch to fellow Championship side Hull City until the end of the season. Speaking after the switch was made official, he said: “It’s been a while coming. I know there was interest and a possibility in the summer, but now I’m really happy to have been able to make it happen in this window.

“The style of play the manager likes to bring to his players is really good for me – high energy, high output.

“I would say I’m an intelligent player and I always like to improve. Hard work is fundamental – otherwise, you won’t get to where you want to get to.

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“The Championship is different to the Premier League – it’s hectic but I like it. You face challenges every day in training and in matches and it’s a great league to get better.

“My target was to get back out and play as many minutes as possible in a different environment and challenge myself.

“I’m looking forward to the atmosphere, seeing the fans and playing with my new teammates. I’ll always work hard for the badge and for the fans.”

Collyer, 22, has made 13 senior appearances in all for United, having been handed his debut by former boss Erik ten Hag. He remains under contract at Old Trafford until the summer of 2027.

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Collyer now joins a Hull side, who are firmly in the mix for promotion this season. The Tigers sit fourth in the Championship and just five points behind the automatic promotion places ahead of the weekend’s clash with Blackburn Rovers.

Collyer is not the only Premier League player that Hull have moved for this January. They have also confirmed a deal for Liverpool starlet Lewis Koumas, who also joins the club on loan until the end of the season, having previously been with Birmingham City earlier this season.

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