The departure of “one of our own” Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa to Newcastle United is “sad”, says former Villans boss Dean Smith. Ramsey has departed Villa Park for Newcastle in a transfer deal said to be worth up to £44m.

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 have agreed to allow one of their forwards to leave for a European giant, as transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the details of the move.

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

Aston Villa host Newcastle United on August 16 in their opening Premier League fixture. Transfer intrigue is dominating the build-up.

Ramsey would provide necessary depth and could well be Joelinton's successor on the left of Howe's three-man nucleus. He possesses the dynamism, attacking instinct and quality to make a similar impact if he can stay free of injury.

Aston Villa are reportedly 'accelerating' with their plan to bring back a fan favourite with an official bid, given they are 'finalising' the sale of a current star.

The latest transfer news as Aston Villa and Brentford lock horns to sign an Arsenal star. Aston Villa have reportedly initiated contact with Arsenal over a shock swoop for versatile forward Leandro Trossard.