Overview

• Both clubs have agreed a £38m–£40m fee structure in principle; final contractual details and paperwork remain to be completed.
• Ramsey, who has two years left on his Villa contract after rejecting fresh terms, is set to undergo a medical before Newcastle’s season opener.
• Reports indicate Ramsey prefers a move to Newcastle over West Ham, with other Premier League sides also linked in earlier interest.
• Villa expect the sale to count as pure profit under Profitability and Sustainability rules; the fee will bolster compliance, freeing funds for reinvestment.
• Newcastle aim to strengthen midfield depth ahead of their Champions League campaign, eyeing Ramsey for inclusion in Saturday’s opener at Villa Park.