Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is poised to rejoin Aston Villa on Monday.

The 24-year-old has been a target for a number of Championship and Premier League sides but will sign for Villa on a season-long loan.

Johnstone, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Villa Park, still has another year left on his contract at United after this one.

Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is poised to rejoin Aston Villa on Monday

He has been back in training at United's Carrington complex and will not be part of the tour party that travels to the USA on Sunday.

Villa have signed John Terry and hope to add Glenn Whelan from Stoke City, while experienced defender Chris Samba has also been training with the squad in Portugal.

Manager Steve Bruce said: 'We hope to be able to announce something in the next 24/48 hours if we can. That would be ideal.

'It’s no big secret that I am still hoping we can tie up Sam Johnstone from Manchester United. I think that’s still ongoing but ultimately we have to respect United.

'I know they go on tour on Sunday. We will see what develops in the next 24/48 hours.'