Middlesbrough v West Brom live, Albion unchanged as Collyer move nears completion

West Bromwich Albion resume Championship action at Middlesbrough’s Riverside on Saturday lunchtime after their first defeat of the season at Newcastle in the EFL Cup. James Morrison returns to his former club with his side having impressed so far this season.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, Toby Collyer has been seen at the Riverside and a move from Manchester United is all but complete. It is not yet finalised and could be confirmed by Monday, with the fee understood to be worth around three million pounds.

Albion remain unchanged from their last Championship outing against Burnley, lining up 4-4-1-1. The XI is O’Leary, Galves, Phillips, Campbell, Styles, Whitwell, Diakite, Molumby, Price, Horn Myhre and Morgan. Campbell captains the side.

Aune Heggebo stays among the substitutes. The bench comprises Ingram (gk), Williams, Mepham, Townsend, Nzingoula, Kareem Tunde, Bany, Heggebo and Stewart.

The Boro programme highlights Morrison’s 2004 FA Youth Cup success, when Albion coach Tony McMahon captained Middlesbrough and Morrison scored in the final. It is an emotional return for the head coach, although his focus is firmly on the job.

Horn Myhre starts in support of the striker, adding an extra body in midfield. With Charlton visiting on Wednesday, rhythm and freshness could also be in mind.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com

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