Eddy Johnson looks set to be loaned out by Manchester United yet again. The forward, who spent nine months at Highfield Road before returning back to Old Trafford with an ankle injury, is expected to go to Crewe Alexandra for the season.
Alex boss Dario Gradi said: Eddy won't sign in time to come to Portugal with us but we should agree that with him over the weekend and then we have just to tie up the details with his club."