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

Newcastle United are set to welcome Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey as the club's fourth major summer signing. Ramsey, who is versatile enough to play out wide or in midfield, will join from Villa in a deal said to be worth around £43m.

Newcastle are close to signing Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey in a deal worth about £40m. BBC Sport reported on Wednesday that the clubs were in advanced talks over the proposed deal for the 24-year-old. An agreement in principle has now been reached, with just finer details left to complete.