BRUCE FACES BATTLE FOR REDS KEEPER SAM

CRYSTAL PALACE have joined the race for Sam Johnstone to leave Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce with a big headache.

Bruce wanted the impressive 6ft 3in Manchester United shotstopper 24, (below) back next season. His Championship stats of eight clean sheets in 21 games has impressed Prem suitors and Mirror Sport understands Palace could now muscle in.

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