West Bromwich Albion are closing in on a significant transfer deal for Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer while confirming the arrival of Spanish winger Kareem Tunde. Head coach James Morrison confirmed the ongoing business and expressed hope for more signings before the window shuts, as reported by the BBC on Monday.
The Championship club are in advanced talks to re-sign Collyer, who spent the first half of last season on loan at The Hawthorns. The deal for the Manchester United player is understood to be worth up to £7.6 million. His potential return comes as West Bromwich Albion have made a strong start to the new campaign, sitting sixth in the Championship with six points from three games and a goal difference of plus one.
Who is the new signing Kareem Tunde?
West Bromwich Albion have officially added 21-year-old Spanish winger Kareem Tunde to their squad from Levante. Morrison described the player as an exciting prospect who brings pace and power to the team's attacking options. "It's a big opportunity for him, coming to a new culture, still only being 21," Morrison told the BBC. "He's an exciting prospect and an exciting player, so we're delighted to have him." Tunde becomes the eighth new face to join the Baggies this summer, signaling a busy recruitment period.
What does the Collyer deal mean for the squad?
Securing Toby Collyer on a permanent basis would add depth and familiarity to Morrison's midfield. The player already knows the club and the league from his previous loan spell, which should allow for a quicker integration. This potential signing, alongside Tunde's arrival, shows the club's intent to build a competitive squad capable of sustaining their early-season form. You can view the updated squad on our club pages.
How has West Brom started the season?
James Morrison's side have set a high standard with two wins from their opening two league fixtures, though they currently sit three points behind early leaders Charlton Athletic. Their next match is a tough home encounter against those same league leaders on September 2nd. The team has scored six goals and conceded five so far, showing an attacking intent that new signings like Tunde are meant to bolster. Fans can track the evolving standings as the season progresses.
What are the immediate challenges ahead?
Before facing Charlton, West Bromwich Albion travel to face Middlesbrough this Saturday. Morrison, who began his playing career at his hometown club, acknowledged the difficulty of the trip to face last season's beaten play-off finalists. He scored in his last appearance at the Riverside Stadium as a player and believes it will be one of the toughest away fixtures of the season. The manager insists his players have already set a performance level they must maintain.
Morrison remains active in the transfer market with the deadline on 1 September fast approaching. "I am hopeful," he said about further signings. "There's been a lot of hard work been going on behind the scenes." The club's activity this week, aiming to finalise the Collyer deal after adding Tunde, demonstrates a clear push to strengthen ahead of a critical period in the fixture list, which includes the top-of-the-table clash detailed on our fixtures page.
