Overview

• Newcastle have signed academy graduate Jacob Ramsey on a reported five-year contract, assigning him the number 41 shirt at St James’ Park.
• The Magpies will pay an initial £39 million for the 24-year-old with up to £4 million in performance-linked add-ons.
• Aston Villa have logged the transfer fee as academy 'pure profit' to help meet Premier League and UEFA Profit and Sustainability Rules.
• Ramsey is viewed as a versatile midfield reinforcement to offset recent departures and injuries and to support a congested Premier League and Champions League schedule.
• Newcastle are reportedly pursuing Leicester midfielder Bilal El Khannouss to add further depth to their midfield ahead of the window’s close.