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title: "Leeds: Whites linked with Sam Johnstone move"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Leeds United News"
published: "2021-04-07T13:10:53Z"
modified: "2021-04-07T13:10:53Z"
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# Leeds: Whites linked with Sam Johnstone move

**Leeds United are seen as potential suitors for Sam Johnstone this summer, with the goalkeeper expected to leave West Brom.**

The Whites are preparing for Saturday’s daunting trip to soon-to-be-champions Manchester City, as Marcelo Bielsa’s side look to spring a surprise.

Away from the on-field action, however, Leeds continue to be linked with summer additions, as Bielsa looks to make his squad even more formidable.

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### Leeds keen on Johnstone signing

According to [*The Athletic*](https://theathletic.com/2501031/2021/04/07/sam-johnstone-west-brom/)‘s Steve Madeley, Johnstone is a considered an option to come in and replace Kiko Casilla next season, with the Spanish veteran expected to leave Elland Road.

The England international’s current West Brom deal [expires](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/sam-johnstone/profil/spieler/110864) in 2022, and with the Baggies on the verge of relegation, they will likely allow him to leave this summer, earning a fee for him in the process.

Johnstone has been described as [‘outstanding’](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gary-lineker-west-brom-england-20139365) by Gary Lineker – he has been in red hot form despite playing in a struggling Baggies side, [leading the top flight in saves](https://www.kickest.it/en/premier-league/stats/players/saves).

### Transfer Tavern take

The Englishman could be an excellent rival to Illan Meslier moving forward, pushing him for a starting berth and keeping the youngster on his toes.

At 28, Johnstone is both experienced at the top level and also young enough for a goalkeeper that he could still have many years left in him at the top.

***In other news, one reported Leeds target still favours a move to England – find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/leeds-united-transfer-rumours/leeds-romain-faivre-offered-huge-money-but-still-favours-premier-league-move/).***