Newcastle close to signing Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa for £40m
Newcastle United are reportedly close to signing Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey for a fee of £40 million. The 24-year-old versatile midfielder has attracted interest from other clubs, including West Ham United, but Newcastle have emerged as the frontrunners to secure his services. The negotiations between the two clubs are said to be in advanced stages, and personal terms are not expected to be a significant obstacle. If the deal is finalized, Ramsey could potentially be included in Newcastle's squad for their opening Premier League match against his current club, Aston Villa, on Saturday. Additionally, the article mentions that Newcastle's talks to sign Brentford's Yoane Wissa are ongoing, and the club may utilize winger Anthony Gordon as a makeshift striker in the absence of a primary center-forward option.
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