Villa’s transfer activity has been limited this summer due to the financial rules, with only two first-team signings so far: Marco Bizot, brought in as back-up to Robin Olsen, and Evann Guessand, who joined last week in a deal worth roughly £30 million.

N ewcastle are in advanced negotiations with Aston Villa over a move for midfielder Jacob Ramsey, who will hold key talks with the Midlands club in the next 24 hours. The two clubs are in negotiations over a deal for Ramsey to move to St James' Park before the transfer deadline,