GETTY Leeds are intrested in signing Manchester United keeper Sam Johnstone

Johnstone enjoyed a successful loan spell at Aston Villa last season with the shot-stopper making 21 Championship appearances and keeping eight clean sheets. The 24-year-old has since returned to Old Trafford and looks set to be involved in Jose Mourinho's pre-season plans. But his future at the club looks bleak with Joel Pereira impressing the Portuguese boss last season. Johnstone now finds himself jostling for the third-choice spot with Pereira behind the likes of Sergio Romero and first-choice David De Gea.

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Leeds United have expressed an interest in Manchester United keeper Sam Johnstone

The keeper is yet to make a single first-team appearance for Manchester United with his stint at Villa being his ninth loan spell since breaking through the academy ranks. However, his career at United may never get off the ground with The Daily Mail claiming he has been told he can leave this summer. It is said the Red Devils are willing to part with him for around £5million. And Leeds United have emerged as a possible destination for the former Preston North End loanee.