Dean Smith has warned potential suitors off John McGinn after the Aston Villa midfielder turned in another impressive performance on Saturday.
The Scotland international helped the Villans to a 2-1 win against Brighton as Smith’s side extended their unbeaten run to four games in all competitions.
McGinn did not find the net in the defeat of Graham Potter’s men, but he has scored goals at Arsenal and Tottenham already this term.
“The big clubs can come calling but they’ll get a short, swift reply!” he said. “He’s a player we want here at Aston Villa.
“His value shot up from the moment he stepped out onto the Villa Park pitch and showed just what a player he is.
“He has an unbelievable energy level and a big, big heart, but people don’t see the technical side of it as well – he’s got that in abundance."
McGinn himself laughed off links with United in the summer, insisting that he still has "so much left to learn and prove."
Villa's victory over Brighton this weekend moved them into 11th place, three points clear of the relegation zone.
