Newcastle has bolstered its midfield options ahead of a return to the Champions League by signing midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa for a reported $53 million.

Newcastle dominated the first-half, although neither side broke the deadlock. Anthony Elanga was played through on goal early doors, but his shot was saved. The visitors ended up having eight shots, while Villa did not trouble Nick Pope in the Newcastle goal once.

Newcastle United head to Aston Villa on the back of some solid transfer business of late. Anthony Elanga, Aaron Ramsdale and Malick Thiaw will be involved at Villa Park but the clash will come too soon for incoming midfielder Jacob Ramsey.

Newcastle United face Aston Villa in a Premier League match on Saturday, August 16, 2025 (8/16/25) at Villa Park in Birmingham, England.

Newcastle have completed the £40m signing of Jacob Ramsey from fellow Premier League side Aston Villa. The 24-year-old midfielder joins the Magpies from Villa on a five-year contract. Ramsey graduated from Aston Villa's youth academy and made his first-team debut in October 2019 and went on to make 167 appearances for the Midlands club before moving the Newcastle.

Aston Villa will host rivals Newcastle at home in their opening fixture of the Premier League. Both sides had an impressive campaign last season and will look

There is a very good reason why Eddie Howe is keeping the door open for Alexander Isak. The Newcastle United boss making this clear before and after the Aston Villa match on Saturday. Eddie Howe not pretending that it will be straightforward or easy.