EFL Championship club Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of former England U20 glovesman Sam Johnstone on a season-long loan deal from Premier League powerhouse Manchester United.
The 24-year-old goalkeeper is returning to The Lions for a second spell, as he also played for the club on loan during the 2016-17 season.
In the last six years, Manchester United have loaned out Johnstone to Oldham Athletic, Scunthorpe United, Walsall,Yeovil Town, Doncaster Rovers and Preston North End.
The young Nigerian goalkeeper Emmanuel Idem and former England international Gabriel Agbonlahor are on the books of Aston Villa.
Igho Kingsley
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(Photo Confirmation) Official : Manchester United Loan Out Talented Goalkeeper To Aston Villa
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