JOHNNO’S SPARKED A THREESAM

SAM JOHNSTONE is at the centre of a three-way Premier League fight between West Brom, West Ham and Crystal Palace.

Manchester United keeper Johnstone, 24, is midway through his second loan spell at Aston Villa.

But the £5millionrated stopper (left) has the option to cut short the season-long agreement and secure a permanent move next month. West Brom are eyeing Johnstone, and West Ham are keen with one eye on next season when Joe Hart returns to Manchester City.

At Palace, Wayne Hennessey’s deal is up next summer and they are in the market for a replacement. But Villa also hope to sign him on a permanent basis.