According to new reports, Aston Villa are determined to keep Manchester United's Sam Johnstone at the Villa Park on a permanent basis following his impressive performances in Steve Bruce's squad. Bruce successfully persuades the red devils to allow the young shot-stopper come over to his side on loan midway through last term, and the talented goalie has since extended his stay at the Championship side as he looks to help bring them back to the English top flight. After an unimpressive start to the new campaign, the Villa Park club have gone up to win four games on a roll and have moved up to the seventh position on the Championship table, five points behind leaders Cardiff. In their last six matches in the Championship, they have only conceded just a goal … [Read more...]
Man United In Talks To Sell Promising Keeper For £2.5m
Manchester United are prepared to cash out on promising goalkeeper Sam Johnstone to Middlesbrough for £2.5 million, according to reports. The 24-year-old has shown promising signs of becoming one of the solid shot-stoppers in the near future but has fallen down the pecking order at United, with reports that he wants to leave in search of first-team football this summer. Having spent last season on loan at Aston Villa, Johnstone is keen on moving away from the Old Trafford in a bid to get better opportunities elsewhere. Reports in The Sun claim that Manchester United are in talks with Middlesbrough over the sale of Johnstone for a reported £2.5 million. Boro new boss, Gary Monk is believed to be keen on adding a new face in between the sticks … [Read more...]
Mourinho To Be Approached For Impressive Man United Youngster’s Deal
New reports have it that Aston Villa are keen to extend Manchester United owned loanee goalkeeper Sam Johnstone’s stay at the Villa Park beyond the end of this season. Following his arrival at Aston Villa back in January, 24-year-old Sam Johnstone, who is a former England Under-20 international, has successfully kept an impressive 5 clean sheets in 17 appearances for the Championship side so far this season The Villans are currently in the 12th position in the English second-tier league following their back-to-back victories over the duo of Sheffield Wednesday and Wigan Athletic respectively. And right now, it is being said that they desire signing the young goalie on a permanent deal this summer. The manager, Steve Bruce, took to the club’s official … [Read more...]
Official Man United Confirmed: First Deal Finally Done!
So far in this month's ongoing transfer session, Manchester United have been quiet at the market front. Even though different players have been linked with the club right from last year, the red devils are yet to make an official signing into Old Trafford. Nevertheless, with the first piece of official business of the month finally confirmed by the management, it seems things are about to change and the Old Trafford faithfuls can be pleased that business is finally underway at the Old Trafford. United stated on their official Twitter account that goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has officially joined Aston Villa until the end of the season. Aston Villa who are struggling this season and have been seeking a goalkeeper to stop goals from coming in, seem to regard … [Read more...]
Three Clubs Swoop For Man United 6f Tall Starman
Aston Villa coach Steve Bruce is trying to add value to his team and is interested in partaking in next month's transfer window activities. And in recent times, speculations keeps spreading that he is looking at a loan deal for Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. Nevertheless, Birmingham Mail revealed that other Premier League teams are also interested in Sam, and the duo of Stoke City and Sunderland have joined the race to sign the young goal-stopper on loan from Man United. Villa formerly were the only teams who indicated interest in Johnstone but other teams' recently injured goalkeepers drew their attention to him. Even though being a third-choice goalkeeper in the United team, Johnstone surprisingly was still earning great reviews this season, … [Read more...]
Transfer News: United Set To Settle Goalkeeper Deal
As we count down to January- the next transfer window, many teams are already set to participate in the party. Manchester United are not exempted, they are working to sign new players, and would have to let some others leave the Old Trafford. One of the players speculated to leave Old Trafford in January is goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. And as it stands now, Stoke City could beat Aston Villa to get the goalkeeper after making enquiries about his availability. Aston Villa coach Steve Bruce has being trying to add value to his team, and is interested in adding more spice to his present squad. Therefore, reports had it that he had been looking at a loan deal for Sam. However, according to the Daily Mail, Mark Hughes is reportedly looking at Johnstone now that his … [Read more...]