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.

Born in Great Barr, Birmingham on 28 May 2001, Ramsey joined Villa's Academy at the tender age of six and, after progressing through the club's youth ranks along with his younger brother Aaron,

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

Jacob Ramsey completed his move from Aston Villa to Newcastle United over the weekend, with Villa captain John McGinn among those to wish him well at St James' Park

The midfielder has left Aston Villa for Newcastle in a deal worth £40m. Ramsey has signed a long-term deal with the Magpies. Ramsey told the club's website: "I'm delighted to be here. It's been a mad two or three days, but I'm really happy to be here and I can't wait to get started.

Jacob Ramsey says "it didn't take much time" to decide whether to make the switch from Aston Villa to Newcastle once he had learned of Eddie Howe's interest. The 24-year-old midfielder had been with Villa since the age of six and made 167 appearances for the senior side, but was ready for a new challenge.

Jacob Ramsey is set to join Newcastle United instead of Nottingham Forest amid interest from both clubs in the Aston Villa man. Despite Ramsey’s imminent exit, Villa are facing concerns regarding UEFA’s Squad Cost Rules ahead of the Premier League season.