Ramsey becomes the latest Villa academy graduate to be harvested for compliance - a transaction that might satisfy the spreadsheets but ultimately leaves die-hard supporters colder to the reality of the Premier League.

Jacob Ramsey’s agent has hailed Newcastle United as a ‘massive club’ following the midfielder’s exit from Aston Villa.

Aston Villa are set to make matters worse after the contentious sale of Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle after struggling against the Magpies.

Jacob Ramsey says he has lived his "dream" being able to play for Aston Villa after leaving the club to join Newcastle. The 24-year-old posted an emotional farewell to his boyhood and fans on social media after completing a £40m move to St James' Park over the weekend.

Aston Villa have agreed to allow one of their forwards to leave for a European giant, as transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the details of the move.

ASTON VILLA duo Tyrone Mings and John McGinn have both released statements, causing concern after Jacob Ramsey’s exit. The midfielder left Villa Park in a £39million transfer to Newcastle

Aston Villa stars Tyrone Mings and John McGinn have spoken out following Jacob Ramsey’s £44 million ($60m) move to Newcastle United, with both players making emotional statements about the homegrown midfielder’s departure.

Aston Villa host Newcastle United on August 16 in their opening Premier League fixture. Transfer intrigue is dominating the build-up.