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title: "Andros Townsend claims John McGinn is ‘perfect’ for Liverpool"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-06-24T07:00:00Z"
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# Andros Townsend claims John McGinn is ‘perfect’ for Liverpool

Premier League winger Andros Townsend has described [Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/06/23/virals-james-pearce-rules-out-bargain-move-for-ozan-kabak/) linked [John McGinn](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/06/23/virals-james-pearce-calls-liverpool-move-for-john-mcginn-unrealistic/) as the ‘perfect’ Jurgen Klopp player.

The Reds were [credited with an interest](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-john-mcginn-transfer-future-20884579) in the Aston Villa midfielder this week after it emerged Klopp was an admirer of the Scotsman’s qualities.

However, the Midlands club have placed an eye-watering [£50million price tag](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-mcginn-price-liverpool-transfer-20884284) on the 26-year-old, making any move unlikely.

Working for [talkSPORT](https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1407626985052860422) as a pundit, current Crystal Palace ace Townsend was full of praise for McGinn and believes the Villa man would slot straight in at Anfield.

> Twitter: ![👍](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/1f44d.svg) “The type of player McGinn is, he’s perfect for the way Klopp plays.”
>
> ![🤨](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/1f928.svg) “People will raise their eyebrows as it’… https://t.co/qFRt714OHB (@talkSPORT)

The initial report from [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/2525834/2021/06/22/klopp-impressed-mcginn-liverpool-prepare-life-wijnaldum/) claimed player sales at the Reds and a renewed desire to replace Gini Wijnaldum in the squad could see an interest in McGinn materialise.

Capped on [36 occasions](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-mcginn/nationalmannschaft/spieler/193116/verein_id/3380) by Scotland – adding 10 goals – the box to box midfielder enjoyed a [superb](https://www.sofascore.com/player/john-mcginn/250223) 2020/21 Premier League campaign.

In 37 appearances the star [netted three goals and added six assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-mcginn/leistungsdaten/spieler/193116) – earning [praise](https://www.footballinsider247.com/speaking-to-a-lot-of-senior-coaches-exclusive-mills-drops-big-villa-player-claim/) from Danny Mills as an ‘invaluable’ member of Dean Smith’s side.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Valued at £27million and under contract at Villa Park until 2025 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-mcginn/marktwertverlauf/spieler/193116)), prizing the star away from a club clearly unwilling to sell looks to be a daunting prospect.

Whilst clearly an important member of the [squad](https://www.premierleague.com/clubs/2/Aston-Villa/squad), £50million is too rich for Liverpool’s blood on this deal and negotiations would have to be in the Reds’ favour.

In terms of quality, McGinn would no doubt be an [impressive addition](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/318449/Show/John-McGinn) to Klopp’s ranks, especially given the Scotsman’s workrate.

At present, there are other, [more affordable options](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/florian-neuhaus-liverpool-transfers-summer-20860728), that could prove to be wiser decisions.