Overview

• The Magpies announced Jacob Ramsey’s arrival from Aston Villa as their fourth senior addition of the summer
• Newcastle will pay an initial £39 million with up to £4 million in performance-based add-ons for the 24-year-old midfielder
• Ramsey has signed a five-year deal at St. James’ Park and will wear the No 41 shirt he previously donned at Villa
• Aston Villa recorded the transfer as pure profit on an academy graduate to reduce their wage-to-revenue ratio and comply with UEFA Profit and Sustainability Regulations
• The move capped a swift negotiation period in early August as Premier League clubs raced to finalise deals before registration deadlines