Johnstone, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Villa Park, has been back in training at United's Carrington complex and was not be part of the tour party that travelled to the USA on Sunday.
Villa have signed John Terry and hope to add Glenn Whelan from Stoke City also. Experienced defender Chris Samba has also been training with the squad in Portugal.
Manager Steve Bruce said: 'We hope to be able to announce something in the next 24/48 hours if we can. That would be ideal. It’s no big secret that I am still hoping we can tie up Sam Johnstone from Manchester United. I think that’s still ongoing but ultimately we have to respect Manchester United. I know they go on tour on Sunday. We will see what develops in the next 24/48 hours.'
Johnstone still has another year left on contract at United after this one.
Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone will join Aston Villa on loan today
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