Fee agreed for Jacob Ramsey between Aston Villa and Newcastle
Newcastle set to sign midfielder from Premier League rivals
- Newcastle are set to sign Aston Villa winger Jacob Ramsey after agreeing a £40m fee for the player.
- The 24-year-old is expected to undergo a medical imminently in the North East.
- Ramsey's sale is crucial for Aston Villa to comply with UEFA financial fair play and profit and sustainability rules, as the fee will count as pure profit.
- Should the transfer be finalised quickly, Ramsey could potentially face his former club in the Premier League opener on Saturday.
- Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is unlikely to benefit significantly from the transfer funds due to the club's financial constraints and a recent UEFA fine.