Overview
- Villa announced the extension ahead of his Europa League outing against Maccabi Tel Aviv, where he made his 300th club appearance.
- Everton submitted a summer bid for the captain, with further interest reported from Newcastle United, but Villa refused to sell.
- McGinn says the manager and owners told him immediately he was not for sale, adding he never seriously considered leaving.
- The club navigated the window by selling Jacob Ramsey for about £39m plus add-ons while adding Harvey Elliott and Jadon Sancho on loan and Victor Lindelof on a free, alongside Marco Bizot and Evann Guessand.
- Reflecting on recent near-misses in major competitions, McGinn says he feels heightened determination this season to deliver in big games.