Former Arsenal star Kevin Campbell believes Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn would be willing to join Manchester United if the Red Devils 'came calling'. The Scotland international has been one of the standout players for Aston Villa since their return to the Premier League three seasons ago.
According to The Sun, Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick will look to increase his impact on the club by making some statement signings. The German tactician has reportedly identified McGinn as one of his top transfer targets.
Kevin Campbell believes McGinn has all the attributes to succeed at Old Trafford. Campbell also stated that the Villa man could be open to a move to Manchester United despite being a crucial player for his current side.
"He's a workhorse, he's a battler, and he can finish as well when he gets the opportunity. McGinn is absolutely crucial to Aston Villa, but when Manchester United come calling, you answer," Campbell told Football Insider.
John McGinn joined Aston Villa from Scottish side Hibernian in the summer of 2018. He helped Villa regain promotion to the Premier League from the Championship in his first season with the club.
McGinn played a key role in helping the club avoid relegation from the Premier League during the 2019-20 season. The midfielder has been one of Villa's standout players over the last couple of seasons. McGinn has scored four goals and registered three assists in 14 Premier League games for Steven Gerrard's side this season.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have won three and drawn two of their last five games in all competitions. The Red Devils have won one and drawn one game since Ralf Rangnick was appointed as the club's interim manager. Their lack of consistency has often been put down to a lack of a quality defensive midfielder.
McGinn, who has sufficient experience in the Premier League and for Scotland, could solve that problem.
Manchester United interim boss Ralf Rangnick will look to sign players who will fit into his system at Old Trafford
Manchester United have shown signs of improvement in their overall game play in recent weeks. The club's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace last weekend was a massive source of positivity for the club's fans and interim manager Ralf Rangnick.
Manchester United successfully implemented a high-press, managed to win the ball back high up the field and created a number of goal-scoring opportunities.
Rangnick will look to improve Manchester United's squad during the January transfer window and next summer. The former RB Leipzig coach will look to sign players who will fit into his system and the style of football he is trying to implement at Old Trafford.
The links with John McGinn aren't particularly surprising. The 27-year-old's work rate, pressing ability and eye for goal are incredible, and he might be a good fit for Rangnick's system.
Manchester United are also bracing themselves for the potential exits of Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard at the end of the season. The duo's respective contracts are set to expire at the end of the season, and they have thus far rejected the chance to sign contract extensions with the club.
The Red Devils will therefore look to sign replacements for Pogba and Lingard if they leave the club at the end of the season. While McGinn is an option, Manchester United have also been linked with Monaco's Aurelien Tchouameni.
yeubcimty
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Please Mr. Oga don't advertise any player for us we can scout for ourself thank you
zahhar
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i rather have bissouma, he is better in possession, while having the off the ball work rate required. but i can understand him being linked, a hard player to play against.
zahhar
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I want Frenkie de Jong
really? why?
tebacilnru
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Frankie De Jong and Joao Felix can fit in united squad.
ManUnited-Red
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for who he can tho? 😳
oraaa_ww
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I want Frenkie de Jong
lazychild
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yes...me too think that mcginn fit the tactics.. if he don come at too expensive..his work rate are great.. shooting also no bad... pacey midfielder...
Switzerland6276346
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I’m surprised no one is taking about Frank de jong! I think he answers the midfield woe of United.
Switzerland6276346
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Fred is one among the best midfielders United has. He has the confidence to create space and make 80 /90 % accurate passes per game. He is not hiding and running away from passes. He is always visible and looking for passes. He is a skillful Brazilian player and I admire him style of play. I’m glad Gullit didn’t mention his name as part of the wrong players because Gullit knows what he is talking about. Please try pay attention to what Fred does. Watch him carefully hopefully you’ll understand that he’s amazingly a difference maker.
Kendrick_jnr
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not another average player that looks good on an average team
ome33
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I said the exact same thing just last week whilst watching their game against Leicester . Such a stalwart ! welcome to the theatre where u can dream big!
lopeimru
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We need two other midfielders. if Mac and fred get injured. Dalot and Bissaka will challenge each other as well as Telles and Shaw. we need one other defensive midfielder that can play with Bailly when Maguire and Vanare are out. Pogba can play when Bruno plays but must press and pass quicker. Greenwood and Sancho will bring the competition. Rashford? we must buy someone who can stand there as well. We need one or two strikers. one skillful and the other very good in the air with if Cavani ,Martial and Lingard leave. that's what I think
The main focus for Ralf for the January window is to get a solid CDM.
Koucepsz
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No we should sign Renato Sanchez from Lili
mbudzeni
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There are better options out there but this guy would improve our current mid field
neoadklnrz
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McGinn was United target since Moyes time at
soeclmprsu
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wee need him
NoutororousGodfather
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there are always better options available.
Tosabimuy
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Man u don't have a men who locks, he should be solid, ability to distribute from defensive position and must have a good long range and rebound score not that guy he is a central men and abit of role 10
Vatdkmnryz
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British is what
wht do u mean
AnijhaFidelis
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he is not englishplayer he is scotland man
British is what
Vatdkmnryz
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We don't need him, Eoungh of English players
he is not englishplayer he is scotland man
fizzbizzie
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we need a quality CDM
teedee871
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A decent signing he would be for United. GGMU
ARNOLD7MANU
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We need two other midfielders. if Mac and fred get injured. Dalot and Bissaka will challenge each other as well as Telles and Shaw. we need one other defensive midfielder that can play with Bailly when Maguire and Vanare are out. Pogba can play when Bruno plays but must press and pass quicker. Greenwood and Sancho will bring the competition. Rashford? we must buy someone who can stand there as well. We need one or two strikers. one skillful and the other very good in the air with if Cavani ,Martial and Lingard leave. that's what I think
AnijhaFidelis
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We don't need him, Eoungh of English players
fadbdiklnz
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I think Haidara might be cheaper
boyaeikpt
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Get de jong problem solved
Mobdimn
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His a good player ,I like the way he plays football
OnesmusPelivavali
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We need him 🙌
Opeyemi22299
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I think the guy was not like Fred