It was Steven Gerrard that helped focus Aston Villa supporters' minds on the potential of Jacob Ramsey. When Gerrard was Villa manager, Ramsey was 20 years old and carried the tag of being the 'one most likely' to make a big impression as a homegrown player in a post-Jack Grealish world.

Jacob Ramsey’s agent has hailed Newcastle United as a ‘massive club’ following the midfielder’s exit from Aston Villa.

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

Newcastle are close to signing Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey in a deal worth about £40m. BBC Sport reported on Wednesday that the clubs were in advanced talks over the proposed deal for the 24-year-old. An agreement in principle has now been reached, with just the finer details left to complete.

Having signed Ramsey from Aston Villa for an initial £39m fee at the weekend, Newcastle have now signed across the park; Malick Thiaw had strengthened the defence, while loanee Aaron Ramsdale adds quality and depth between the sticks and the aforementioned Elanga blistering pace to the right flank.

Jacob Ramsey has namechecked Newcastle legend Alan Shearer after moving to St James' Park for £40m from Aston Villa.