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Aston Villa captain John Mc Ginn has become one of manager Unai Emery's most influential figures Everton are interested in Aston Villa captain John Mc Ginn - but manager Unai Emery is in no mood to part with the influential midfielder. David Moyes is embarking on a major squad rebuild at Everton this summer and is an admirer of 30-year-old Scotland international, who has played a pivotal role in Villa's resurgence since joining in a £2. 75m deal from Hibernian in August 2018. Emery has also made Mc Ginn a focal point of the Villa side that played in the Champions League last season and only missed out on another campaign in Europe's elite competition on the final day of last term. Everton are looking to strengthen their midfield despite signing Carlos Alcaraz in a £12. 5m deal from Brazilian side Flamengo and securing experienced Senegal international Idrissa Gueye on a new contract until June 2026, with the option of a further year. Moyes lost Abdoulaye Doucoure at the end of June after his contract expired. It remains to be seen if Everton follow up initial interest in Mc Ginn, but Villa, and Emery, currently have no wish to sell the Glasgow-born player. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone Wimbledon quarter-finals: Alcaraz races to first set v GB's Norrie - watch, listen & follow Jota's car was probably speeding before fatal crash, Spanish police say Wales team bus involved in crash on way to training Tackling the taboos around later-life love Exploring iconic songs that were once banned by the BBC Jonathan Bailey faces tricky questions from children How David Bowie and Mick Jagger's Live Aid duet happened In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Why don't we trust technology in sport? Why was Piastri penalised but Russell wasn't? 'This doesn't feel like a win' - Sinner through after Dimitrov retires hurt. Video'This doesn't feel like a win' - Sinner through after Dimitrov retires hurt Spain's Pina scores 'one of the goals of the tournament so far' Video Spain's Pina scores 'one of the goals of the tournament so far' Who should foot the bill for tennis players' pay rise? How 'monster' Silva, 40, is inspiring Fluminense The familiar issues frustrating England and their fans The 12 content creators vying to be BBC's new football expert Taylor v Serrano 3 – all you need to know England to bounce back? Brown-Finnis' Euro 2025 predictions - second group games 'Superb' India beat England to level series. Video'Superb' India beat England to level series Is Pochettino delivering hope - or panic - to US after Gold Cup loss? The downfall of Brescia & potential rebirth in Serie C Zubimendi joins for £60m - how Arsenal signed Arteta's 'obsession' 'A big win' - GB's Hudson-Smith victorious in men's 400m. Video'A big win' - GB's Hudson-Smith victorious in men's 400m Diogo Jota: A tribute. Video Diogo Jota: A tribute Tour de France 2025 - your stage-by-stage guide to cycling's greatest race Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.