Newcastle United have reached an agreement with Aston Villa to sign midfielder Jacob Ramsey in a deal worth £40 million.The 24-year-old has already agreed personal terms and will travel to Tyneside

The midfielder is a key target for Eddie Howe and his sale would enable Unai Emery to advance his own transfer plans

Nigel: A good fit. Dynamic, can score, energetic and positionally flexible. All the attributes Eddie Howe likes in a young player. He will gel well with our current first three midfielders and I do not see him as a step down if any of them are unable to play. Jacob will get plenty of playing time.