According to an announcement from Aston Villa, club captain John McGinn has signed a new contract. The Scottish international's deal has been extended to 2028, having previously been set to run until 2027.

According to Graeme Bailey, Scottish central midfielder John McGinn, 31, has agreed to a new contract in principle with Aston Villa. McGinn, who joined the club in August 2018, has 81 caps and 20 goals for Scotland and has scored one goal in eight Premier League appearances this season. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be €16.00m, and Celtic have been linked with the player.