Newcastle emerged as the 24-year-old's preferred destination despite interest from other clubs such as West Ham United.

The sale of Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle is a deal Aston Villa and Unai Emery would have preferred not to have done in an ideal world. However, this is not that world but one in which teams must abide by profit and sustainability rules - and finances are tight at Villa Park.

Newcastle United have agreed a fee in the region of £40million for Aston Villa winger Jacob Ramsey, according to multiple reports.