Get the latest United transfer window updates, news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is reported to have recommended Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn to the club and technical direct Darren Fletcher is in agreement.
The 26-year-old midfielder has been at Villa Park for three years after signing from Hibernian back when Villa were plying their trade in the Championship.
But it could've been very different if Fergie and Fletcher had their way. McGinn has made 111 appearances in three seasons with the Midlands club and was a key figure as the club finished 11th in the Premier League this season, featuring in 37 of their 38 games under Dean Smith.
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