Newcastle United Nears Jacob Ramsey Transfer Talks with Aston Villa

Newcastle United are actively pursuing a transfer deal to sign Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey, who is keen on joining Newcastle despite interest from other clubs like West Ham. Ramsey, 24, is in the final two years of his contract with Aston Villa, where contract extension talks have stalled, making a sale increasingly likely. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is a long-time admirer of Ramsey, and the player views Newcastle's Champions League project as a major draw. Both clubs have begun talks to reach a compromise ahead of their Premier League opener, with Ramsey potentially being left out of Villa's squad if a deal progresses. The move is seen as a priority for Newcastle to strengthen their midfield, alongside other signings like Malick Thiaw, Anthony Elanga, and Aaron Ramsdale. Aston Villa could benefit financially from a sale, which would help with squad reinvestment and Premier League squad registration requirements.