Newcastle United Close in on £40m Deal for Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey as Midfield Reinforcements Take Priority

Newcastle United are finalizing a £40 million deal for Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey, with personal terms already agreed and negotiations between the clubs reaching the advanced stages, The 24-year-old, who has been a long-term target for Eddie Howe, is seen as a key addition to bolster creativity in midfield, particularly after Newcastle missed out on other targets like Joao Pedro and Bryan Mbeumo, Ramsey, a product of Villa’s academy, has struggled with injuries in recent seasons but remains highly regarded for his versatility, capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or on the left wing, With just under 12 months left on his contract, Villa are open to a sale to comply with financial regulations, especially after missing out on Champions League revenue last season.

Ramsey’s move to St. James’ Park is expected to be completed imminently, with the player reportedly rejecting interest from West Ham and Nottingham Forest to join Newcastle’s project under Howe, his arrival could provide competition for Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton, and Sandro Tonali, while also offering depth in attack, where Newcastle have been light following Alexander Isak’s potential departure, Ramsey’s Premier League experience 12 goals in 69 appearances and his familiarity with Howe’s system make him a low-risk, high-reward signing, An official announcement is anticipated in the coming days, with Ramsey likely to feature in Newcastle’s Premier League opener against Villa this weekend.
Sources: The Athletic, FourFourTwo, Yahoo Sports.