According to Pete O’Rourke, via Football Insider, a move for Scottish midfielder John McGinn to Celtic is not expected to happen in the near future, and O'Rourke also suggested that a transfer could occur in the future. There are strong links between the 31-year-old, who is a boyhood Celtic fan, and the club. O'Rourke noted that the player's grandfather was once chairman. In 2018, McGinn was close to joining Celtic from Hibernian before the deal stalled and Aston Villa signed him. O'Rourke believes McGinn is not currently considering a move back to Scotland, but he suggested it is a transfer that might appeal to him later. The speculation is linked to Aston Villa's precarious PSR situation, which may necessitate player sales. The Scottish international's contract with Aston Villa runs until 2027. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €16m. Everton and Newcastle United have also been linked with the midfielder.