Aston Villa are set to make matters worse after the contentious sale of Jacob Ramsey to Newcastle after struggling against the Magpies.

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.

Aston Villa have held talks with Chelsea over a potential deal to sign Nicolas Jackson.Unai Emery’s team have had a quiet start to the transfer window but the £43m sale of Jacob Ramsey to

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

Aston Villa stars Tyrone Mings and John McGinn have spoken out following Jacob Ramsey’s £44 million ($60m) move to Newcastle United, with both players making emotional statements about the homegrown midfielder’s departure.

A number of Villa players took to social media to send well wishes to Jacob Ramsey after he completed his move to Newcastle United. Villa sold the 24-year-old for £39 million, with a possible £5m in add-ons to follow.

Newcastle United have signed midfielder Jacob Ramsey from fellow Premier League club Aston Villa on a long-term contract, both clubs said on Sunday.