Team-up Exclusive: Newcastle prepares a quote for Captain Villa McKin, he is not a non-selling product

Hupu August 7th, a famous reporter from the Daily Mail, exclusively reported that Newcastle United is considering introducing Aston Villa captain John McKin.

Eddie Howe hopes to restore the team's midfielder to six after Sean Longstaff's transfer to Leeds United for £12 million.

The coach's team currently uses a 4-3-3 formation, but there are only four people left in the team. Joe Willok was out for four to six weeks with a foot injury in Singapore last week.

Mcin is at the top of Newcastle United's target list. The Magpies have not done any moves to McKin as they focus on signing a replacement for forward Alexander Isaac who wants to leave the team.

Isaac was excluded from first-team training by Howe on Wednesday.

McKin's reliability and character are one of the reasons Newcastle United is interested in the 30-year-old after a summer turmoil.

It is reported that the Scottish international may be sold in the summer transfer window - his contract is two years away - but Villa rejected Everton's offer. In addition, Emery is said to not want to lose the player.

However, Villa also needs to sell players, and McKinn may be ready for new challenges after seven years at the club, especially if Newcastle United qualifies for the Champions League, which is more attractive.