Momentum might have stalled for the 24-year-old, but he had not fallen out of favour completely. The attacking midfielder played 29 times in the Premier League last term and featured in ten of twelve games for the Villans in the Champions League, scoring in a historic 3-0 win against Young Boys.

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 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.