Alan Hutton has urged John McGinn not to leave Aston Villa for Newcastle United.

The Scotland international has recently been linked with a big money move to St. James' Park.

But former Villa defender Hutton thinks McGinn is good enough to join a bigger club like Manchester United.

He told Football Insider of McGinn: "I think he has given his all. Every fan would know that. He is a fans' favourite. Every time he goes onto the pitch he gives 110 per cent – always.

"They would be gutted if he was to leave but they would not hold it against him if he went to a big team. They would be more disappointed if he went to Newcastle.

"Newcastle and Villa are in the same bracket so they would not see that as a step up but if we are talking Man U, I do not think you can hold it against him. He gives everything for the shirt."