Virals: Liverpool 'watching' EPL midfielder John McGinn

Liverpool are once again being linked with a sensational move for Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn.

The 27-year-old was originally indexed to the Reds last year but it had appeared a lofty £50million asking price.

However, it would appear that the interest hasn’t subsided as arch-rivals Manchester United also eye the Scotland international.

According to a report from The Sunday Mirror (13/02, p74), as cited by Anfield Edition on Twitter, Villa are hoping to tie McGinn down to a new contract in order to stave off potential suitors.

Liverpool have been watching John McGinn ahead of a potential move for the midfielder at the end of the season, but Aston Villa are keen to hand him a new deal to fend off any interest. [@MirrorFootball] pic.twitter.com/7uyPwQjbma

— Anfield Edition (@AnfieldEdition) February 14, 2022

Previously a report from The Athletic has claimed that the interest from Anfield in the 42-cap ace was ‘very real’ despite the demands.

This season McGinn – recently labelled ‘terrific’ by new boss Steven Gerrard – has scored three times and provided two assists in 20 Premier League appearances.

Valued at £27million and under contract in the Midlands until 2025 (Transfermarkt), Villa are in a strong position when it comes to the Scotsman’s future.

Having already proven to be a top-level operator, McGinn may go on the lookout for the next step in an upwards career trajectory.

A teammate of Andy Robertson at the international level, the workmanlike midfielder possesses a host of attributes that would endear Jurgen Klopp to the signing.

With the likes of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita under the microscope ahead of the summer – as well as a resolution still to be found for James Milner – Liverpool could be in