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Tottenham Hotspur want Manchester United ace Sam Johnstone as Hugo Lloris back-up next season

Spurs are planning for the possibility of Michel Vorm leaving to look for first-team football next season

SAM JOHNSTONE is on Tottenham’s radar as back-up to Hugo Lloris next season.

Spurs are looking at goalkeeper options in case Michel Vorm looks for regular first-team football.

 Sam Johnstone has been thriving on loan at Aston Villa
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Sam Johnstone has been thriving on loan at Aston Villa

Johnstone has impressed after being loaned to Aston Villa by Manchester United, with his contract running out in the summer.

The 25-year-old will be available on a free transfer after SEVEN loan clubs during his time at Old Trafford.

He has been a regular at Villa Park this season but Premier League football is not guaranteed.

And he will face a massive dilemma if the chance to be No2 at a big club comes up.

 Sam Johnstone has helped inspire Aston Villa's promotion charge
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Sam Johnstone has helped inspire Aston Villa's promotion charge
 Aston Villa are likely to offer Johnstone a deal
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Aston Villa are likely to offer Johnstone a deal

Vorm, 34, has been understudy to Lloris during his four years at Spurs.

The Dutchman is also out of contract in the summer and can leave without a fee if no extension is agreed.


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Former Swansea No1 Vorm has played 10 games for Spurs this season with just one coming in the Premier League.

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