Aston Villa are eyeing Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.

The Birmingham Mail says Villa boss Steve Bruce hasn't given up his ambitious chase for the gifted goalkeeper.

The Championship outfit have Pierluigi Gollini, Jed Steer and Mark Bunn at their disposal between the sticks.

But none have fully convinced and Bruce will seek January reinforcements as he looks to mount a push towards the play-offs.

Johnstone is regarded as a star in the making by Old Trafford chiefs.