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West Brom aim to beat Aston Villa to £5M Man Utd keeper Johnstone

West Brom are eyeing Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.

On-loan at Aston Villa, Johnstone has a recall option in January and is set for a Premier League offer.

The Baggies are interested in the 24-year-old giving serious competition to first-choice Ben Foster.

West Brom could lodge a £5million bid when the transfer window opens in January.

Johnstone has impressed during his two spells at Villa Park and Steve Bruce has spoken about making the move permanent.

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