A report has claimed that Everton have had an £18million offer for John McGinn rejected by Aston Villa
17:17, 07 Aug 2025Updated 17:17, 07 Aug 2025
John McGinn during the pre-season friendly match between Aston Villa and Roma at the Bescot Stadium on August 6, 2025(Image: Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Everton insiders have been left bemused by claims they have had a bid for John McGinn rejected by Aston Villa. Sky Sports News reported on Thursday in what was billed as ‘breaking news’ that Villa had rejected an £18million offer from Everton for John McGinn with the West Midlands outfit declaring that the player is not for sale.
It was claimed David Moyes views his fellow Scot as a priority target with his leadership qualities and versatility, but Villa want to keep their captain, despite him also being high on Newcastle United’s shortlist.
However, the ECHO understands that while Everton did retain an interest in McGinn earlier this summer and there were enquiries last month, no bid was submitted by Hill Dickinson Stadium top brass and decided to make a move for a ‘younger version’ of the player by sealing a deal this week for Chelsea’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall instead with the belief from inside Finch Farm that the Blues’ name could be being used to try and flush out interest from the Magpies instead.
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Moyes met up with Dewsbury-Hall following his signing for Everton and said of his latest acquisition: “We are pleased that Kiernan has chosen to join Everton. He had other clubs interested in signing him but he was excited by the opportunity and the challenge at Everton.
“Kiernan’s quality and experience of the Premier League gives us the hope that he can adapt quickly. We look forward to working with him and I’m sure all Evertonians will give him the support he needs.”