Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn
Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn (Image: UEFA via Getty Images)
Aston Villa captain John McGinn has attracted interest from Premier League rivals Everton this summer transfer window, according to reports.
McGinn has been at Villa since the summer of 2018 when he joined under Steve Bruce from Hibernian. Since then, he has helped the club win promotion to the Premier League - scoring in the 2-1 play-off final win over Derby County - and establish themselves as a top flight side again.
In more recent seasons McGinn has been handed the captaincy by former boss Steven Gerrard and remained a crucial component of the side under Unai Emery, as they've lifted themselves into three years of European football.
McGinn, who turns 31 in October, has played 285 times for Villa and made 70 goal contributions in that period. He last signed a new deal in 2023 which runs for a couple more years.
The Athletic report that Everton boss David Moyes is eager to bring his compatriot to Merseyside, as they prepare for their first campaign in their new stadium and life after Goodison Park.
The Toffees have signed up former Villan Idrissa Gueye to a new one-year contract, but they have bid farewell to the out of contract Abdoulaye Doucoure and also to loanee Orel Mangala. They've also said goodbye to Ashley Young, and Moyes is keen on bringing in some more experience and leadership.
Villa, it's understood, are keen to keep McGinn at the club ahead of another campaign in Europe; they've got Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara, Ross Barkley and Youri Tielemans, as well as Jacob Ramsey, currently also in the midfield department, with Enzo Barrenechea and Leander Dendoncker returning from various loan spells.
adidas Aston Villa range - how to get yours!
Aston Villa have announced that they are selling a new range of fashion items that fans are going to be clamouring to get hold of ahead of the new season - including a limited edition of the iconic adidas Samba range.
The Villa colours are displayed on the trainers and they also show off the Villa badge. You can get your pair here
You can also find an adidas DNA hoody which comes in simple Villa colours and a low key traditional adidas design. That can be bought here
The same design can be found on classic adidas track top on offer, this is the type of track top that fans love to wear - that can be bought here
The DNA range continues with a claret and blue t-shirt - found here, and on the training pants which can also be matched with any of the items - they are here
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