Newcastle are in advanced negotiations with Aston Villa over a move for midfielder Jacob Ramsey, who will hold key talks with the Midlands club in the next 24 hours. The two clubs are in negotiations over a deal for Ramsey to move to St James' Park before the transfer deadline, with an agreement described as close.

Newcastle United are closing in on a £40 million deal to sign Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey (h/t journalist Fabrizio Romano).The Magpies have been struggling to get deals over the line this summer