Daniel Johnson: Aston Villa midfielder joins Preston
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Johnson captained Villa Under-18s and Under-19s
League One promotion hopefuls Preston have signed Aston Villa midfielder Daniel Johnson on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
The 22-year-old joined Villa's academy in 2010 but did not feature in a first-team match for the Premier League club.
He has spent loan spells with Yeovil Town, Chesterfield and Oldham Athletic, making a total of 25 appearances.
Johnson is not eligible for Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round game with Sheffield United, but will attend the tie.
Preston manager Simon Grayson told the club's website:, external "We feel he is a player who can only get better."
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