Ramsey becomes the latest Villa academy graduate to be harvested for compliance - a transaction that might satisfy the spreadsheets but ultimately leaves die-hard supporters colder to the reality of the Premier League.

Jacob Ramsey has been sent a series of messages by his former Aston Villa teammates following his exit to Newcastle. The midfielder, who is a product of Villa’s academy, completed a

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 Magpies have aquired the services of Jacob Ramsey who is now just a medical away from being the club's fourth senior signing

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.

Eddie Howe could secure a perfect signing as the data reveals the attributes Jacob Ramsey could bring to Newcastle.

It has been claimed by The Athletic that Newcastle have opened talks with Villa to explore a move for Ramsey, with all parties open to a deal. Moving into the final weeks of the window, it appears that all options remain on the table, but the fact that Ramsey has not committed his future speaks volumes.