The Red Devils may get a helping hand from a very familiar face.
Sir Alex Ferguson is urging Manchester United to sign John McGinn – thanks to former Aston Villa scout Bobby Jenks.
Some players go under the radar but manage to grow at an alarming rate and continue to step up a level with absolute ease. John McGinn always looked promising at St Mirren, but few would imagine he would gain the attention of Manchester United.
The 24-year-old midfielder has taken gradual steps up from the Scottish Premiership, to the English Championship and then the Premier League. He is very popular at Aston Villa and has shown there’s much more to his game than using his backside to maneuver opposing players out of the way.
According to The Athletic, the scout who brought McGinn to England, Bobby Jenks has suggested Sir Alex Ferguson is going to urge United chiefs to make a move for the midfielder.
“He is up there with the best-performing midfielders in the division. Wait until he has had a year at that level and then we can say more.
“What I do know is that Sir Alex Ferguson is wondering why Manchester United let a talented Scottish boy slip through. He will be keeping a close eye on him that’s for sure and if he continues the way he is, you can bet he’ll be telling his pals at United, too.”
The article goes on to suggest that he could cost around €55 million, but that should be affordable if United want to make the move. They also say that Ferguson recommended him to the club last year, but they wanted to see him step up to the Premier League first to see if he could handle that level.
Obviously he can, given his outstanding start to the season with Villa. he has scored three goals and absolutely looks ready to make a big impact at a bigger club.
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