Newcastle have agreed a £43m deal to sign Aston Villas Jacob Ramsey; the midfielders sale will represent pure profit for Villa as he is an academy player; Unai Emerys side will receive an initial £39m plus £4m in add-ons;

Newcastle emerged as the 24-year-old's preferred destination despite interest from other clubs such as West Ham United.

Nevertheless, head coach Eddie Howe has strengthened his squad with the £55m signing of winger Anthony Elanga and £34.6m arrival of defender Malick Thiaw, while goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has joined on loan from Southampton.