West Bromwich Albion is pursuing a permanent deal for Manchester United's Toby Collyer, with the club's boss James Morrison admitting he needs to manage his expectations in the transfer window.
What's the latest on the transfer?
The Baggies are working on bringing the 22-year-old midfielder back to The Hawthorns after last season's injury-disrupted loan, with negotiations with the Old Trafford club ongoing.
Why is this transfer important for West Bromwich Albion?
As the team prepares for their home opener against Burnley in the Championship, Morrison's squad is still hunting a winger and depth in other areas, and the potential signing of Collyer could be a significant boost.
What comes next for West Bromwich Albion?
With the club currently 21st in the Championship, 51 points from 46 games, and 44 points behind leaders Coventry, Morrison's team will be looking to make a strong start to the new season, and the addition of Collyer could be a key factor in their success. The club's recent form has been LDWWD, with 48 goals scored and 58 conceded, resulting in a -10 goal difference. Morrison's troops will face Burnley in their home opener on Sunday, and the boss will be hoping to get the right result to kick-start their campaign.
