Momentum is building for John McGinn's transfer to Everton, as reports suggest a 68% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (James Garner, Carlos Alcaraz)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Potential star player in position on team (Carlos Alcaraz, Idrissa Gueye)
Way too many better competitors for position (Carlos Alcaraz, Idrissa Gueye)
Many competitors with higher Potential (James Garner, Carlos Alcaraz)
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.
| 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
|
€46.3M |
|
75.4
79.6
|
Kang-in Lee |
 PSG
|
€25.4M |
| 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 |
A. Villa
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
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.
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