Talks are ongoing between John McGinn and Aston Villa over a new contract at the club, sources have told Football Insider.
The 28-year-old club captain, who has two years left on his current agreement, is seen as a key member of Unai Emery’s squad.
It is believed Aston Villa chiefs want to tie McGinn down to a long-term deal to ward off potential summer interest.
A well-placed source has told Football Insider that the Midlands giants are happy with the Scot’s contributions – and he remains happy at Villa Park.
There is optimism on both sides about reaching a new agreement in the coming weeks.
McGinn is set to follow centre-back Tyrone Mings in signing a new deal at Aston Villa – after the England international signed a fresh three-and-a-half-year contract earlier this year, keeping him at the club until June 2026.
The Scotland international signed his last extension in December 2020, a deal which earns him a reported £55,000-a-week.
He made 36 appearances across all competitions in the 2022-23 campaign, notching one goal and three assists.
McGinn featured in a range of roles for Emery’s side, including on both flanks in the Spaniard’s favoured 4-2-3-1 formation.
The former Hibernian star has made 183 appearances in total for Aston Villa, notching 17 goals and 26 assists.
Emery’s side will play Europa Conference League football in the 2023-24 campaign after achieving a seventh-place finish.
Douglas Luiz, Jacob Ramsey, Boubacar Kamara and Leander Dendoncker are among the other midfield stars in the ranks at Villa Park.
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By: Pete O’Rourke, Transfer Correspondent
Title: Talks Underway: Aston Villa confident big name to agree new contract – Exclusive
Sourced From: www.footballinsider247.com/revealed-john-mcginn-opens-talks-over-aston-villa-deal-sources/
Published Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0000
