Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has joined Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season.
Johnstone had reportedly been eager to depart Old Trafford on a temporary basis during the close-season, but Joel Castro Pereira's loan switch to Belenenses meant the 23-year-old had to remain patient and serve as the first-team's third-choice keeper.
However, United have recalled Pereira - who made 10 appearances for the Portuguese club - in order to provide Johnstone with some playing time in the Championship with Villa.
"I'm really pleased to have joined Aston Villa - it's a massive club," he told Villa's official website.