Newcastle United Set to Sign Jacob Ramsey in £40m Transfer

Newcastle United are about to sign Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa for £40 million. This is a big move for Newcastle as they add a young and talented midfielder to their team before the new Premier League season starts.

THE DEAL: JACOB RAMSEY TO JOIN NEWCASTLE

Newcastle reached a verbal agreement last night, and they moved fast to complete Jacob Ramsey‘s transfer from Aston Villa. The clubs agreed on a package worth £40 million, and only the final details remain. Ramsey, who played 45 matches last season, adds speed, versatility, and energy to the midfield. Despite tough competition from West Ham United, Newcastle secured the promising 24-year-old midfielder. Ramsey is expected to play a key role linking their defense and attack alongside Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes.

WHY NEWCASTLE TARGETED RAMSEY

Newcastle struggled to strengthen their squad early in the summer, missing out on players like Joao Pedro and Benjamin Sesko. Signing Ramsey is considered a breakthrough. Eddie Howe has admired Ramsey for a long time, as his direct running and ability to play in midfield or on the wings fit Newcastle’s style. Despite past injury concerns, Ramsey was active for Aston Villa last year, helping them secure a European finish. Aston Villa narrowly missed out on a Champions League position last season, finishing in sixth place in the Premier League. Newcastle finished 5th in the 2024/25 Premier League season, just reaching Champions League qualification and aim to climb higher this season. They will soon face each other, as both teams aim to get back into the CL qualification spots.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

With Ramsey’s signing, Newcastle hopes to solve their midfield problems and add depth for a busy season that includes domestic and European competitions. Their immediate focus is on quickly integrating Ramsey, as their next game is a tough test against Liverpool at Anfield. Newcastle wants to close the gap on their rivals and secure a place in the Champions League next season. Aston Villa, after finishing sixth and just below Newcastle last season, now face replacing a key midfielder.