Another new star in England changed hands! He once competed in the Champions League quarterfinals with Villa, and now he has switched to Newcastle

According to multiple media reports, Newcastle United has reached a £43 million agreement with Aston Villa on the transfer of midfielder Jacob Ramsey.

24-year-old Ramsey was a regular main player under Emery last season. Many media have confirmed that the deal has been reached in principle, and only the details and clauses need to be improved. It is reported that the "Magpie" will pay a basic transfer fee of £39 million plus a floating clause of £4 million, and the player will sign for five years.

This deal is a win-win situation for both clubs - the two teams will hold the first round of the Premier League in the new season at Villa Park Stadium this Saturday. For Newcastle, the signing marks positive progress after experiencing a frustrated summer window covered by forward Isak's team. Although Eddie Howe missed multiple goals this summer, he still managed to permanently sign winger Ellanga from Nottingham Forest and bring back defender Teo from AC Milan.

Villa needs to meet the Premier League's profit and sustainable development rules by selling players. As a youth training graduate, Ramsey's transfer fee will be fully included in the club's profits. The former England U21 international has scored 17 goals for Villa 167 times since completing his first team debut in 2019. Ramsey has two years left in the original contract. Last season, Villa, under Emery, won sixth in the Premier League, and lost to the final champion Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

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