Man United Plot Move for Highly-Rated Premier League Star

• Man United are desperate to strengthen their midfield in the summer as they push to keep up with their Premier League rivals
• Reports suggest the Red Devils have already identified Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn for the role
• McGinn has enjoyed a significant rise to prominence since his move to Villa Park in 2018, courting interest from EPL's big boys
• Aston Villa value the 27-year-old Scotland international at around £40million

Man United have reportedly included Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn in their summer transfer wishlist.

United are said to have identified midfield as a priority department that need strengthening during the summer transfer window.

The Telegraph now reports the Old Trafford dwellers have shortlisted McGinn for the role.

McGinn, who has been a regular for Villa since he joined the Steven Gerrard-tutored side in 2018 is believed to have caught the eye of United technical director, Darren Fletcher.

The Red Devils icon Sir Alex Ferguson is also understood to be a huge admirer of the 27-year-old Scottish midfielder.

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According to Metro UK, Villa are demanding around £40million for the versatile midfielder.

It now remains to be seen if United would be willing to cough that much to land the services of the Scotland international.

Top 10 Man United earners

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Cristiano Ronaldo is currently Man United's highest-earning player after his stunning return to Old Trafford last summer.

The Portuguese ace is understood to be pocketing an eyewatering £510,000 per week - nearly double what David de Gea, who was the club's best-paid star takes home.

De Gea, who was on the verge of departing United a couple of years ago re-negotiated a new contract that saw him become among the highest earners at the Theatre of Dreams.

Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane, and Paul Pogba make up the top five earners at the Premier League club, with Bruno Fernandes further down.

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Despite being one of United's most important players, pockets a basic wage of just £100,000 per week.

Mirror UK reports the Portugal international is keen to join the highest earners at Old Trafford after contract talks broke down.