Former Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie has told Football FanCast in an exclusive interview that John McGinn was a "steal" amid rumours that he could leave the Villans this summer.

According to West Ham insider ExWHUemployee (via Hammers News), Moyes is interested in the 26-year-old and could make a serious play for him once the transfer window opens.

McGinn joined Villa from Hibernian for just £2m back in 2018 and has played a big part in the club's recent success, helping them win promotion to the Premier League.

At that price, for Hendrie, his old side got an absolute bargain in the Scottish midfielder, who scored the opener in the Villans' recent 2-1 defeat to Manchester City.

Speaking exclusively to FFC about McGinn, Hendrie said:

"You look at your top three players in the squad, John McGinn is in there. There's no doubt about that. He's been absolutely excellent and he was a steal when they brought him into the football club for such a small price, really.

"I think lots of managers would admire and take John McGinn into the football club because he's got a great mentality, he's got a great way of playing, his work ethic, everything about him. He is a very, very good player."

McGinn is a player Dean Smith will not want to lose this summer, and with his contract running until 2025, Villa are in a strong position should West Ham actually come knocking.

Back home, the former Hibernian man is also highly rated, with Scotland and Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish a fan of the player.