Jacob Ramsey

[Rigadon]

He is an obvious sale from our A list. Bit part player, injury prone. Sad, because on his day he is a great footballer.

An alternative description would be that he's a young local lad who is just about on the fringes of the England squad, and could quite plausibly be on the cusp of a breakout season where he reaches his full potential, doesn't get injured and is worth loads more money next summer.

I'd be surprised if we sold him.

[eamonn]

How accurate is Ornstein? That JJ "likes" both Newcastle and WHam suggest he's unsettled at Villa.

[London Villan]

He is an obvious sale from our A list. Bit part player, injury prone. Sad, because on his day he is a great footballer.

An alternative description would be that he's a young local lad who is just about on the fringes of the England squad, and could quite plausibly be on the cusp of a breakout season where he reaches his full potential, doesn't get injured and is worth loads more money next summer.

I'd be surprised if we sold him.

Who do you sell then?

[SaddVillan]

David Ornstein's got a piece in The Athletic about ongoing transfer machinations. Here's his tale on JJ:


KEEP AN EYE ON RAMSEY …

Another situation to watch as the transfer window enters its final few weeks involves Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey.

The 24-year-old is now in the final 24 months of his Villa contract, and despite several offers to extend, no agreement has been reached. In such circumstances, both parties are open-minded about finding an alternative solution, and that is likely to mean a sale.

This would avoid further limbo, allowing Villa to plan ahead with more clarity and Ramsey the opportunity to achieve greater career stability. Many suitors have expressed an interest to Ramsey’s camp, but emerging as his preferred destination are Newcastle United.

The Tyneside club made an approach for the former England youth international in January 2024, and boss Eddie Howe is a big fan.

Other sides from the Premier League and abroad are also keen, including West Ham United. Their head coach Graham Potter admires Ramsey, and the feeling is mutual. However, Newcastle’s project and the chance to work under Howe are thought to carry the greatest appeal.

Before opening their seasons in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off at Villa Park, Newcastle and Villa are starting talks to explore whether a compromise can be reached.

Ramsey is a priority target as Newcastle aim to strengthen in his position — and up front — amid what has been a testing market.

A number of ambitious options have moved elsewhere, but they have landed Anthony Elanga and Aaron Ramsdale, while a deal for Malick Thiaw is close to being completed.

[steamer]

Buendia, Bailey, 

[Rigadon]

He is an obvious sale from our A list. Bit part player, injury prone. Sad, because on his day he is a great footballer.

An alternative description would be that he's a young local lad who is just about on the fringes of the England squad, and could quite plausibly be on the cusp of a breakout season where he reaches his full potential, doesn't get injured and is worth loads more money next summer.

I'd be surprised if we sold him.

Who do you sell then?

From those involved in pre-season, I'd start with Leon Bailey, Emi Buendia, Ross Barkley, Moreno, Iling-Jr.

[Paul.S]

David Ornstein's got a piece in The Athletic about ongoing transfer machinations. Here's his tale on JJ:


KEEP AN EYE ON RAMSEY …

Another situation to watch as the transfer window enters its final few weeks involves Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey.

The 24-year-old is now in the final 24 months of his Villa contract, and despite several offers to extend, no agreement has been reached. In such circumstances, both parties are open-minded about finding an alternative solution, and that is likely to mean a sale.

This would avoid further limbo, allowing Villa to plan ahead with more clarity and Ramsey the opportunity to achieve greater career stability. Many suitors have expressed an interest to Ramsey’s camp, but emerging as his preferred destination are Newcastle United.

The Tyneside club made an approach for the former England youth international in January 2024, and boss Eddie Howe is a big fan.

Other sides from the Premier League and abroad are also keen, including West Ham United. Their head coach Graham Potter admires Ramsey, and the feeling is mutual. However, Newcastle’s project and the chance to work under Howe are thought to carry the greatest appeal.

Before opening their seasons in Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off at Villa Park, Newcastle and Villa are starting talks to explore whether a compromise can be reached.

Ramsey is a priority target as Newcastle aim to strengthen in his position — and up front — amid what has been a testing market.

A number of ambitious options have moved elsewhere, but they have landed Anthony Elanga and Aaron Ramsdale, while a deal for Malick Thiaw is close to being completed.

You can’t blame Ramsey if he wants to work with a world class coach such as Howe. There’s only so much you can learn from a foreigner like Emery.

[PaulWinch again]

Wouldn’t be great to be honest, but if he’s not signing a new deal I can see it.

[steamer]

I thought he had signed ?
I should pay more attention

[London Villan]

Bailey is an option to sell, but he’d need to go for more than Ł25m - which is doubtful.

[Ads]

A whole article based on a generalisation:

In such circumstances, both parties are open-minded about finding an alternative solution, and that is likely to mean a sale

I'm glad I'm exhausted by football and taken the summer of from paying even the slightest attention to it- saves me getting worked about shite like the above.

[N'ZMAV]

We can't sell him, the game's gone if we do.

[LeeB]

I'd open discussions with Newcastle, drag them out till 11.59 on the evening the window shuts then tell them to get fucked.

[kippaxvilla2]

Claim we tried to do the deal  but Freddie Shepherd wasn't answering.

[eye digress]

Bailey is an option to sell, but he’d need to go for more than Ł25m - which is doubtful.

Why? His book value must be virtually nil, no?