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 finer details left to complete.

Newcastle United have now agreed a £38million deal with Aston Villa for midfielder Jacob Ramsey, according to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope.The 24-year-old is travelling to Tyneside later this

Newcastle United’s pursuit of Jacob Ramsey comes at a crucial time for the club, with uncertainty surrounding the future of star striker Alexander Isak.