Andy Holden comments on Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn

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Andy Holden worked with Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn at Hibernian.

Former Everton coach Andy Holden has suggested to The Times that Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn will attract a lot of interest this season.

Holden worked with McGinn at Scottish club Hibernian, and he has praised the 24-year-old Scotland international.

The former Everton coach has also suggested that the 24-year-old Villa star will attract interest from other clubs with his performances this season.

Holden told The Times about McGinn: “He won’t have any fears about the Premier League.

“He will actually get more time to play, more time to get on the ball and influence matches; name the midfielders who do what he does.”

Holden added: “He’s at a massive club at Villa, but there’ll be plenty of clubs doing homework on John this season. He’s a special kid and a special player.”

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McGinn is a very good midfielder who was superb for Villa in the Championship last season and was a key player in the Villans clinching promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs.

According to WhoScored, the Scotland international made 42 starts and one substitute appearance in the Championship for Villa last season, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists in the process.

According to The Scottish Sun, Manchester United are interested in signing McGinn in the summer transfer window.

The report has claimed that Villa want as much as £50 million as transfer fee in order to secure the services of the former St. Mirren and Hibernian midfielder.