Man Utd chief Fletcher keen on Aston Villa midfielder McGinn

Football
11 Jun 2021 • 10:44 PM MYT
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Manchester United technical chief Darren Fletcher has raised the prospect of signing Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The Athletic reports McGinn is a name that was mentioned on Manchester United 's shortlist in their search for a new defensive midfielder, with the player 'held in high regard' by the former Scotland international.

Fletcher knows exactly what it takes to be a United midfielder in the Premier League, racking up 223 league appearances for the Reds.

McGinn is now preparing himself for a summer of international football, as he represents Scotland at Euro 2020. They have been placed in Group D alongside Croatia, England and Czech Republic.