Brighton's Toby Collyer signs for Manchester United - reports

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Stephen Emerson

Brighton FC's stadium

Tony Collyer has put pen-to-paper on a deal with Manchester United, according to reports.

The 18 year-old is the first and likely last signing of interim Old Trafford manager Ralf Rangnick before he moves onto a consultant role next season.

The signing was reported as upcoming last week however it has been confirmed as a done deal by Sky Sports reporter Fabrizo Romano today.

Worthing-born Collyer has yet to make first team appearance for Brighton but has been identified by Manchester United scouts as an excellent prospect.

The 18 year-old captained the England Under-16 and Under-17 teams and has also featured in the Under-19s side.

Brighton also look set to face competition for Benfica striker Darwin Nunez after the i newspaper reported that Newcastle would be willing to pay £60m to land the 22 year-old.

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Stephen Emerson

Stephen Emerson is the Managing Editor of The Business Magazine and is responsible for the publication's print publications and online properties including the newly launched Biz News websites in Hampshire and Dorset. Stephen has been a journalist for 20 years and has worked at local, regional and national publications and led a team which made The Scotsman website one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK with over eight million monthly users. He has a keen interest in technology, property and corporate finance and telling the stories of the people behind the successful firms in these sectors.