Newcastle agree transfer fee for Aston Villa's Jacob Ramsey
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Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Aston Villa to sign midfielder Jacob Ramsey in a deal worth up to £44 million. According to The Athletic, the agreement includes an upfront payment of £39 million plus £5 million in performance-based add-ons.
Unai Emery admits he enjoyed working with Jacob Ramsey at Aston Villa, but says his focus is solely on the squad at his disposal. Ramsey, a product of Villa's youth academy, is set to complete a transfer to Newcastle in a deal worth up to £44 million, with £39 million guaranteed.
Jacob Ramsey is set to join Newcastle United instead of Nottingham Forest amid interest from both clubs in the Aston Villa man. Despite Ramsey’s imminent exit, Villa are facing concerns regarding UEFA’s Squad Cost Rules ahead of the Premier League season.