Johnstone ready for hard work

MANCHESTER United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is to talk to manager Louis van Gaal before deciding whether to re–join Preston on loan.

Johnstone played on loan with his home-town club last year, helping it get promoted to the Sky Bet Championship. North End manager Simon Grayson has made it clear he wants Johnstone back at Deepdale, but the 22 year old has played the first two games of United’s pre–season tour and may consider staying to fight for a first–team place.

“If I go back out I would like it to be a loan,” Johnstone said. “I have to see what happens here first. If they tell me it’s time to move on then it’s time to move on, but I will keep working hard here and impressing the manager.”