Who is Sam Johnstone? Rangers linked goalkeeper goes from Manchester United's Mr Loans to permanent star

Rangers have reportedly set their sights on West Bromwich Albion keeper Sam Johnstone as they look to build on their squad for next season.

The goalkeeper will be available as a free agent in the summer after his West Brom exit was confirmed by gaffer Steve Bruce.

The 29-year-old has been linked with Rangers who are on the lookout for a new goalkeeper with No.1 Allan McGregor out of contract at the end of this season.

The 40-year-old club legend could well hang up his boots at the end of this year's campaign but you also cannot rule out one final hurrah.

Martin Fraisl, Benji Siegrist and Zander Clark have all also been tipped with a move to the Light Blues but persuading Johnstone would be a sign of intention.

But where has the keeper been before?

Johnstone started his career by joining Manchester United's academy.

Despite never making it into the starting XI at Old Trafford, Johnstone completed his fair share of loan spells throughout his time at the club.

Johnstone's loan spells are as followed...

2011-2012

Scunthorpe United

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In the summer of 2018, Johnstone signed a four-year contract with newly relegated Championship club West Bromwich Albion for a reported fee of £6.5 million.

He has since gone on to make 167 appearances for the club.

The keeper was part of the West Brom team that lost to Aston Villa in the EFL Championship play-off semi-finals on penalties in May 2019.

However, he helped the club gain automatic promotion to the Premier League for the 2020–21 season.

He was also an England youth international, winning caps at under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-20 levels.

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