Yoane Wissa reacts as Newcastle United agree £40m transfer
Yoane Wissa has reacted as Newcastle United close in a deal for Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey.
Newcastle United have agreed a fee to sign midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Premier League rivals Aston Villa.
The £15million sale of Sean Longstaff to Leeds United and Joe Willock’s recent injury have increased focus on the midfield area.
Ramsey has long been admired by Eddie Howe, with the 24-year-old first linked with a move to St James’ Park in January 2024. Eighteen months on, and the player is on the verge of completing a move.
Newcastle United agree deal to sign Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa
The former England youth international is due on Tyneside on Thursday evening to undergo his medical and finalise a £40million switch. He is, however, unlikely to make his debut against Villa this weekend.
Ramsey will become Newcastle’s fourth summer signing following the arrivals of Anthony Elanga and Malick Thiaw from Nottingham Forest and AC Milan, respectively, and the loan signing of Aaron Ramsdale from Southampton.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano wrote on Instagram: “𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐆𝐎! Newcastle agree deal to sign Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa, all done 🤍🖤£40m fee agreed and travel for medical later today as Ramsey wanted Newcastle despite other clubs’ effort.
“New addition for Eddie Howe after Malick Thiaw… and more will follow soon ahead of Isak case solution 🔜”
Yoane Wissa reacts to Jacob Ramsey’s move to Newcastle United
Interestingly, Romano’s post was love hearted by Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, who hopes to join Ramsey at St James’ Park very soon.
Wissa has informed Brentford of his desire to join Newcastle, with a deal expected to be finalised once the West London outfit find a replacement. It has already been confirmed that the 28-year-old won’t be involved in the Bees’ Premier League opener away to Nottingham Forest on Sunday.
Brentford manager Keith Andrews told BBC Sport: I've made a decision he is not (available). It has been a very disrupted pre-season and the interest in Yoane is very clear.
"As a head coach, I want Yoane to be in the building and be a part of the first team and the squad. I see that. But I'm very understanding of his situation. I have a very good relationship with him, and that will persist. But we have to focus on the players who are ready."
Howe’s side head to Villa Park in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off without an experienced striker, with Alexander Isak refusing to play in an attempt to force a move to Premier League champions Liverpool.
The Magpies have rejected a £110m bid and won’t sanction the Swede’s exit unless they find a replacement and the Reds meet their British record asking price tag. Anthony Gordon is set to play through the middle at Villa Park.