Newcastle United is reportedly contemplating a bold move to acquire Aston Villa midfielder and club captain John McGinn. The player has been an integral part of Villa's lineup and is on Newcastle manager Eddie Howe's list of summer targets, as reported by the Daily Mail. It is suggested that McGinn might be drawn to the prospect of joining Newcastle to participate in Champions League football, though it is considered unlikely that Villa would easily agree to his departure. The 30-year-old Scottish international, recognized as a leader in Unai Emery’s squad, is seen as an excellent potential addition to St James’ Park. Newcastle’s project under Howe is described as appealing to top-tier players, and there is speculation that McGinn may perceive he has reached his peak at Villa and could be seeking a new challenge. Nonetheless, Villa, having recently sold Douglas Luiz and Jhon Duran, are reportedly eager to prevent further player sales to preserve the strength of their squad.