Manchester United have loaned out young goalkeeper Sam Johnstone to Scunthorpe United. The Iron have picked up the stopper on a month long loan, which is subject to extension when it ends next month.
Scunthorpe were looking for cover in the goalkeeping department following a knee injury to Josh Lillis and United were more than happy to send out the 18 year old to get some first team experience under his belt. Lillis is expected to be out for close to three months with the knee problem.
Johnstone revealed his delight at completing the move and added that Sir Alex Ferguson had mentioned that the experience would be good for him. Johnstone is an England youth international, having made his U16 debut way back in 2008.
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