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Key man… Villa captain John McGinn(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\nThe Scot has been a key man for Villa under a succession of managers since his arrival from Hibernian in 2018<\/p>\n
16:15, 08 Jul 2025Updated 16:36, 08 Jul 2025<\/p>\n
Key man… Villa captain John McGinn(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery currently has no desire to part with John McGinn<\/a> this summer following Everton’s expression of interest in signing the Scotland international.<\/p>\n As first reported by The Athletic<\/a>, Everton explored the possibility of a move for the 30-year-old, but it’s believed that Unai Emery<\/a> is keen on retaining his captain.<\/p>\n McGinn was named Villa captain in the summer of 2022 by Steven Gerrard<\/a> – a decision that sparked controversy as he replaced Tyrone Mings in the role.<\/p>\n Since Emery\u2019s appointment, McGinn has remained captain and has continued to play a pivotal role in the club\u2019s rise.<\/p>\n He is Villa\u2019s longest-serving player, having joined in the summer of 2018 just a few months after Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens took control of the club.<\/p>\n Last season, McGinn started 27 Premier League games and featured in 10 of the club\u2019s 12 Champions League fixtures.<\/p>\n He has made a total of 285 appearances for the club in all competitions – 203 of those in the top-flight – ranking him 10th in the club\u2019s appearance makers in the Premier League.<\/p>\n McGinn has two years remaining on his contract after signing an extension in June 2023.<\/p>\n What do you make of McGinn’s future? 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