John Barnes believes Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn would be a good signing for Manchester United, but would not urge the player to leave Villa Park.
United have been eyeing midfield reinforcements in recent seasons after the department has been targeted by criticism. Declan Rice was earmarked as the principal target for the summer in September with Amadou Haidara also becoming a player of interest since Ralf Rangnick's appointment.
The Scotland international has come to the fore since Villa's promotion to the Premier League, with his tenacity and eye for goal proving impressive.
Nemanja Matic, Fred and Scott McTominay have all been thrust under the spotlight for their performances this season and McGinn is the latest name linked with a move to Old Trafford, a signing Barnes feels would prove money well spent. "If John McGinn wants to move to Manchester United, he could.
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