Johnstone In as Pickford Leaves PNE
Preston complete emergency loan of Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
It follows Jordan Pickford's recall from his season long loan from Sunderland. Johnstone says he is delighted to be back and he will be available for the first game of 2016 against Rotherham United on Saturday.
He joined PNE on loan in January 2015, going on to make 25 appearances, keeping 12 clean sheets in the process, his last being the 4-0 Play-Off Final win over Swindon Town at Wembley back in May.
He returned to Old Trafford and was selected as part of Louis Van Gaal’s Champions League squad, but has been given the opportunity to go back out on loan to get games, signing initially for 28 days. .
Simon Grayson said: “Sam is someone we know very well and someone we tried to sign in the summer. It is a big boost to have him available and back at the football club again.
“Jordan has gone back and we would like to thank him for his efforts whilst he was here. It is no surprise, considering how well he has done that they want to have a look at him. He was fantastic to work with and he contributed majorly to us.