Newcastle are poised to secure a significant transfer, with Aston Villa winger Jacob Ramsey set for a medical after a £40m fee was agreed, the PA news agency understands. The 24-year-old is due to travel to the North East imminently.

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

Brian: Selling Ramsey is a big mistake. He has the potential to to be one of the best English players in recent years and to sell to a Premier League rival is crackers.