Aston Villa have announced a new contract for John McGinn.
John McGinn has signed a new deal at Aston Villa and it could be the most important piece of business the club do on deadline day.
It might turn out to be Villa’s best decision in 2019, and there have been a few.
McGinn has shone at Villa since his bargain move from Hibernian last summer.
Last season McGinn scored seven goals and provided nine assists, playing a key role in getting Villa promoted to the Premier League.
This summer a report in The Sun claimed Manchester United were keen. Villa would have demanded £50 million.
If he can take his form from last season into the Premier League then interest will grow, and become more substantial.
Villa getting him to sign a new deal is great business and puts them in control.
Memories of the Fabian Delph saga mean Villa won’t take anything at 100 per cent when a player pledges commitment.
But if a club does want to sign McGinn, Villa have the power to command a gargantuan fee.
This new contract is absolutely crucial.
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