Report: Leeds and Spurs face Manchester United competition for Sam Johnstone

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Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur face further competition in the race to sign Sam Johnstone, with The Sun reporting that Manchester United also want the goalkeeper.

Johnstone has been a shining light for West Brom this term. Unfortunately, the Baggies have been left with a huge task if they hope to stay up.

The Sun notes that West Brom could be tempted to cash in on the 28-year-old this summer. It is claimed that he is one of their highest earners and his contract expires in 2022.

ESPN reported earlier this week that Leeds and Spurs want Johnstone – who cost around £6.5 million, according to The Athletic. But his former club have now apparently joined the running.

According to The Sun, Manchester United have put Johnstone at the top of their wishlist. The report notes that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is braced to lose one of his two frontline goalkeepers this summer.

TBR View: Old Trafford move may have become most likely option

Johnstone’s priority with his next move is surely going to be playing time. He has now had a taste of international football with his recent debut call-up.

So sitting on the bench is hardly going to appeal to the stopper. Having said that, unless Hugo Lloris leaves Spurs, there does not appear to be a guaranteed number one spot available at any of the linked clubs.

With that in mind, a return to Old Trafford may perhaps appeal most. He spent nine years on the club’s books before joining West Brom.

And he may relish a fresh opportunity at trying to push for that number one spot with his old side.