New transfer update from Newcastle

Newcastle United are close to a 40 million deal for Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa, aiming to strengthen midfield ahead of a busy season.

Newcastle close to signing Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa for £40m

Newcastle are close to signing Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa for £40m after talks between the clubs moved forward and personal terms are not expected to be a problem. If the deal goes through the 24 year old midfielder could be in Newcastle's squad for Saturday's Premier League opener at Villa Park. Ramsey is versatile across midfield and would give Eddie Howe more options as he looks to fill the gap left by Sean Longstaff's departure to Leeds.

The move follows Newcastle's earlier completion of a £35m signings Malick Thiaw from Milan and comes as Howe seeks support in attack with reports of ongoing negotiations for forwards. Ramsey's arrival would add depth at a time when Isak is linked to a move away and Brentford's Yoane Wissa remains a target, highlighting a busy window in which Newcastle balance growth with financial considerations.

The Ramsey bid signals how Newcastle are trying to inject flexibility into their midfield spine. By bringing in a player who can operate in multiple roles, Howe preserves tactical variety even with potential changes in attack and defence. The question is whether the spending aligns with the club’s broader strategy to compete at the top level while maintaining wage discipline.

Beyond On pitch balance the transfer tells a wider story about the window at hand. Newcastle are juggling multiple fronts from selling players to securing forwards, and the talk around Isak and Wissa shows the fragility of transfer calendars in the Premier League. How the club manages these negotiations will shape whether the momentum lasts into autumn and how fans read the club’s ambition against its finances.

Highlights

The window still has chapters to write for both sides.