The Scotland international had sparked speculation regarding a possible move elsewhere, but he has now committed to the Premier League new boys
John McGinn has brought talk of a possible move away from Aston Villa to a close by penning a new five-year contract with the club.
It was suggested at one stage over the summer that the Scotland international had emerged as a shock target for Manchester United.
A £50 million ($63m) switch to Old Trafford was mooted for a player that has spent just one season in English football.