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Newcastle United have made a major statement in the transfer market, sealing the signing of Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa in a move worth £39 million upfront, with an additional £5m in add-ons.
For Villa, who will compete in the Europa League this season, the decision reflects the financial reality of modern football. The club have had to comply with UEFA’s squad cost rules (SCR) and profitability and sustainability regulations, meaning at least one high-value sale was inevitable.

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00:00Newcastle United have made a major statement in the transfer market,
00:05sealing the signature of Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa in a move worth £39m up front,
00:12with an additional five in add-ons.
00:15The 24-year-old midfielder becomes Eddie Howe's fourth arrival of the summer,
00:19following Antony Alanga, Aaron Ramsdale and Manik Theor.
00:24Ramsey, who had entered the final two years of his contract at Villa,
00:28was left out of the goal as draw between the two sides on the weekend.
00:32After the move was confirmed, he spoke of his excitement at joining the Magpies.
00:37It's been a mad few days, but I'm delighted to be here, Ramsey said.
00:41Playing against Newcastle was always tough.
00:44The energy, the athleticism, the fans and I feel my game suits that.
00:51For Villa, who will compete in the Europa League this season,
00:54the decision reflects the financial realty of modern football.
00:59The club have had to comply with UEFA's squad cost rules and profitability and sustainability regulations,
01:05meaning at least one high-value sale was inevitable.
01:09Ramsey, a homegrown academy graduate with 167 appearances,
01:14represented pure profit on the balance sheet, despite being far from a top earner.
01:19Newcastle, meanwhile, have been searching for midfield reinforcements.
01:23Sean Longstaff's departure to Leeds and Joe Willock's calf injury have left Howe short of options,
01:30particularly with Champions League football returning to St James' Park.
01:34Ramsey brings proven Premier League experience,
01:37athleticism and the versatility to cover both central midfield and wide roles.
01:43Although unlikely to walk straight into Howe's first choice XI,
01:47where Joel Linton, Sandra Tonali and Bruno Guimaraes dominate,
01:52Ramsey's arrival increases depth and competition.
01:55For Villa, it's painful but pragmatic and enabling them to strengthen elsewhere.
02:01For Newcastle, it's another sign of ambition,
02:03adding a young English midfielder with potential to grow.
02:07If Ramsey can stay fit and rediscover his best form,
02:10both clubs may look back on this deal as transformative.
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