Sir Alex Ferguson will try and talk Manchester United into making a move for John McGinn, says Bobby Jenks, the former Aston Villa scout who helped to bring the Scot to England.
Rumours of interest from Old Trafford in the 24-year-old midfielder have already surfaced.
It was suggested over the summer that the Red Devils were considering a £50 million ($63m) approach for a man who was yet to take in a Premier League appearance at that stage.
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No move was forthcoming, with McGinn now thriving for Villa in the top flight, but Jenks believes interest will be shown.