West Brom want Sam Johnstone to replace Ben Foster as Manchester United demand £5m for goalkeeper
* Watford are looking to take Ben Foster away from West Brom this summer
* The Baggies want Manchester United's Sam Johnstone to replace Foster
* United have demanded £5m for Johnstone who is in the last year of his contract
Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is being lined up by West Bromwich Albion to replace Ben Foster.
The 25-year-old spent last season on loan at Aston Villa but their financial predicament has opened the door for Midlands rivals Albion who have made contact with United.
The Old Trafford club want around £5million for Johnstone as he is in the last year of his contract and has no plans to renew.
Sam Johnstone spent last season on loan at Aston Villa and is wanted by their rivals West Brom. The Baggies are set to part ways with Ben Foster and could make a move for Johnstone
Albion have held further talks with Watford who have offered to improve their initial £1million bid for 35-year-old Foster and his departure will pave the way for Johnstone to arrive as the club's new No 1.
Watford expect Costel Pantilimon to join Nottingham Forest and have also inquired about taking Fraser Forster on loan from Southampton.
Southampton are in talks with Manchester City to sign Angus Gunn.
Meanwhile, Mark Hughes is also hoping to add Barcelona defender Marlon Santos and is keen on Liverpool's Danny Ings.
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