John McGinn has spoken about the summer transfer speculation that linked him with Newcastle. In comments reported by the Birmingham Mail, McGinn stated he had no real thoughts about leaving and that interest from other teams boosted his confidence. He said he thinks most clubs were aware Aston Villa had to be in a selling position, so no player was secure from a potential transfer. However, McGinn added that when his situation arose, the club immediately made it clear that he was not for sale and was important. He was told he was valued highly as captain and that the situation was unambiguous. McGinn confirmed that the manager, Damian, Nassef, and Wes were all clear that they wanted him to stay and felt he had more to contribute, and after being told this right away, he was not unsettled by the situation.

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.