ASTON VILLA duo Tyrone Mings and John McGinn have both released statements, causing concern after Jacob Ramsey’s exit. The midfielder left Villa Park in a £39million transfer to Newcastle

Tyrone Mings and John McGinn both made their feelings known about Aston Villa selling Jacob Ramsey. Newcastle United completed the signing of Ramsey on Sunday. The transfer is worth over £40 million as Villa reluctantly sold their homegrown midfielder to their domestic rivals to comply with PSR (Profit and Sustainability Regulations).

The 24-year-old Villa academy graduate leaves to complete the switch to Newcastle for £39million, signing a ‘long-term deal’ at St James’ Park. Ramsey is Newcastle’s fourth senior signing so far this summer and has already joined up with his new teammates.

Aston Villa host Newcastle United on August 16 in their opening Premier League fixture. Transfer intrigue is dominating the build-up.

Ramsey would provide necessary depth and could well be Joelinton's successor on the left of Howe's three-man nucleus. He possesses the dynamism, attacking instinct and quality to make a similar impact if he can stay free of injury.

Aston Villa are reportedly 'accelerating' with their plan to bring back a fan favourite with an official bid, given they are 'finalising' the sale of a current star.

The latest transfer news as Aston Villa and Brentford lock horns to sign an Arsenal star. Aston Villa have reportedly initiated contact with Arsenal over a shock swoop for versatile forward Leandro Trossard.