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.

Aston Villa have held talks with Chelsea over a potential deal to sign Nicolas Jackson.Unai Emery’s team have had a quiet start to the transfer window but the £43m sale of Jacob Ramsey to

Jacob Ramsey completed his move from Aston Villa to Newcastle United over the weekend, with Villa captain John McGinn among those to wish him well at St James' Park

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

A number of Villa players took to social media to send well wishes to Jacob Ramsey after he completed his move to Newcastle United. Villa sold the 24-year-old for £39 million, with a possible £5m in add-ons to follow.

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

Ramsey would provide necessary depth and could well be Joelinton's successor on the left of Howe's three-man nucleus. He possesses the dynamism, attacking instinct and quality to make a similar impact if he can stay free of injury.

Aston Villa are still hamstrung in the transfer market even after selling Jacob Ramsey for an initial £39 million