Newcastle plan bold bid for Villa captain McGinn

The Daily Mail says Toon management have concerns about their midfield options and are eyeing Scotland international McGinn.

Newcastle have sold midfilder Sean Longstaff to Leeds and lost Joe Willock for over a month with a foot injury.

No formal approach has been made, but Newcastle are now actively discussing a move for McGinn.

At 30, there is a belief Villa would be open to negotiating terms for McGinn's sale, though manager Unai Emery regards the player highly.