David Ornstein: Newcastle Open Talks to Sign Aston Villa Star, He's Keen to Join

Newcastle have started talks over a potential summer deal for Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey, journalist David Ornstein has revealed.

The St James’ Park side are believed to have emerged as Ramsey’s preferred destination this summer, as he looks to leave Villa before the transfer deadline.

Ramsey is now in the final 24 months of his Villa Park contract and has no shortage of suitors in the Premier League, with West Ham potentially rivalling Newcastle in the race.

Both Eddie Howe and Graham Potter are said to be huge fans of the England international, although Ramsey appears to be leaning towards a move to Newcastle, who can offer Champions League football.

Ramsey is believed to be Newcastle’s priority attacking midfield target amid a busy final month of summer business, with a deal for AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw now close to being completed.

Newcastle Open Talks for Jacob Ramsey

Ornstein, writing on X, revealed that Newcastle have started talks with Villa over Ramsey, whose departure remains possible in the final three weeks of the transfer window:

Ramsey has been offered several contract extensions at Villa Park, but with no agreement reached, both parties are now believed to be open to parting ways.

The 24-year-old midfielder has attracted interest from several Premier League and foreign clubs, but Newcastle are seen as front-runners, with Howe particularly keen on the deal.

According to Ornstein, the Magpies first registered their interest in Ramsey back in January 2024, when they made an initial approach amid an injury-hit campaign for the Englishman.

Ramsey has emerged as one of the most talented attacking midfielders in the Premier League in recent seasons and was instrumental to Villa’s recent success under Unai Emery.

He helped Villa qualify for the Champions League in 2023/24 and has amassed 167 appearances to date for his boyhood club, scoring 17 goals and providing 19 assists.

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