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title: "West Brom close to agreeing Johnstone deal"
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# West Brom close to agreeing Johnstone deal

West Brom are closing in on a £5m deal to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.

[According to the Express and Star,](https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2018/07/02/west-brom-close-in-on-5m-deal-for-goalkeeper-sam-johnstone/?rnd=12752508) West Brom are close to agreeing a fee of £5m to bring Johnstone to the Hawthorns on a permanent deal.

Johnstone spent last season on loan to Aston Villa, helping the club reach the play-off final – as they lost 1-0 to Fulham.

The English shot-stopper now looks set for a return to the Championship with West Brom.

![Nathan Stirk/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readmanutd.com/readmanutd/2018/07/930161768.jpg)

Darren Moore is looking for Johnstone to replace Ben Foster, who is set to leave the club this summer.

Foster refused to attend a pre-season training camp last week and is the subject of interest from Premier League side Watford.

The 35-year-old had previously voiced his commitment to West Brom, despite relegation, but now appears keen to return to the top-flight.

United are expected to sign Stoke City goalkeeper Lee Grant to replace Johnstone.