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James Murray
Fri 8 August 2025 13:24, UK
Aston Villa are ready to agree a John McGinn deal following Newcastle United’s move to sign him this summer.
The Scotland international has spent the past seven years at Villa Park after joining in a £3million deal from Hibernian in 2018.
McGinn has since gone on to make 285 appearances for Villa and has captained the club for the past three years.
The 30-year-old registered four goals and six assists after starting in 40 of his 49 outings last season, helping his side secure a European place for the third consecutive season after finishing sixth in the Premier League table.
Everton have also made a move to sign McGinn, but their £18million bid was turned down by Villa Park chiefs.
John McGinn’s 2024-25 stats (Credit: Imago)
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McGinn has no doubt been an integral player for Unai Emery since his appointment in October 2022.
The Athletic reported on 7 August Villa are planning to discuss a new contract with McGinn following the interest from rival Premier League clubs.
Football Insider revealed on 3 August Villa are also doing everything they can to keep Morgan Rogers this summer.
However, Emery’s side are adamant the 23-year-old is not for sale and are also planning to open talks with him about a new contract.
John McGinn has been integral for Aston Villa over the past seven years (Credit: Imago)
It’s no secret Villa have faced profit and sustainability (PSR) issues over the past couple of seasons, with Premier League sides only permitted to lose £105million over a rolling three-year period.
They were close to the spending limit for 2024-25 before completing the last-ditch sale of their women’s team to raise funds before the 30 June accounting deadline.
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