Everton 
- 5 May
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Everton set sights on signing John McGinn after talks held
Everton are after a new midfielder in the summer transfer window. We examine their interest in Aston Villa star John McGinn ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
Will John McGinn leave A. Villa and join Everton?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for John McGinn's transfer to Everton, as reports suggest a 68% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Everton has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as John McGinn.
- Everton has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of John McGinn (31).
- Everton has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of John McGinn.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (James Garner, Carlos Alcaraz)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Carlos Alcaraz, Idrissa Gueye)
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Way too many better competitors for position (Carlos Alcaraz, Idrissa Gueye)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (James Garner, Carlos Alcaraz)
Alternatives of Everton
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
78.8
80.1
|
Christian Pulisic |
 Milan
|
€47.4M |
|
78.1
82.7
|
Callum Hudson-Odoi |
 N. Forest
|
€39.8M |
|
76.9
88.6
|
Alejandro Garnacho |
 Chelsea
|
€59.9M |
|
76.6
76.6
|
Chris Führich |
 Stuttgart
|
€11.1M |
|
76.5
82.3
|
Brennan Johnson |
 C. Palace
|
€44.4M |
|
76.4
76.4
|
Jacob Murphy |
 Newcastle
|
€14.2M |
|
76.3
82.1
|
Anthony Elanga |
Newcastle
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€46.3M |
|
75.4
79.6
|
Kang-in Lee |
 PSG
|
€25.4M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Barkley | 04-05-2026 | Report | |
| Ayase Ueda | 29-04-2026 | Report | |
| Nathan Aké | 29-04-2026 | Report | |
| Hayden Hackney | 22-04-2026 | Report | |
| Esmir Bajraktarević | 20-04-2026 | Report | |
| Jack Grealish | 03-04-2026 | Report | |
| John Stones | 03-04-2026 | Report | |
| Femi Azeez | 11-03-2026 | Report |
John McGinn
M (CRL)
Skill: 75.4
Pot: 75.4
Team
A. Villa
A. Villa
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€17M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€15.3M – €18.6M
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Who is John McGinn?
John McGinn (SCO) is a a classic winger and currently plays for A. Villa. John McGinn is 31 years old (1994/10/18) and he is 178cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 7. John McGinn has also been used as a wide playmaker.
John McGinn's current transfer value is between €15.3M and €18.6M. His last transfer was from Hibernian to A. Villa in 2018. A. Villa paid Hibernian €3.1M for John McGinn.
John McGinn latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
