Sporting News · Jan 5, 2017
One in, one out as Man Utd refresh goalkeeper options
(Getty) Manchester United have refreshed their goalkeeping options, with Sam Johnstone joining Aston Villa on loan as Joel Pereira is recalled from a similar spell at Belenenses.
Johnstone, who signed a new contract with United in October, is now expected to compete with first-choice keeper Mark Bunn as Steve Bruce bolsters his squad in the Championship.
"I'm really pleased to have joined Aston Villa - it’s a massive club," Johnstone told Aston Villa's official website.
"It's an opportunity I jumped at, it's one you simply can’t turn down. I'm delighted to be here and I can’t wait to work with Steve Bruce. I’ve heard very good things about the manager."