It was Steven Gerrard that helped focus Aston Villa supporters' minds on the potential of Jacob Ramsey. When Gerrard was Villa manager, Ramsey was 20 years old and carried the tag of being the 'one most likely' to make a big impression as a homegrown player in a post-Jack Grealish world.

Newcastle United have completed the signing of midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa, the club has announced. Ramsey -- who came through Villa's academy and had been at the club since the age of six -- becomes Newcastle's third signing in a window where they have been the centre of one of the transfer sagas of the summer.

Newcastle have completed the signing of Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa; the Magpies will pay an initial fee of £39m plus £4m in add-ons for the 24-year-old; Ramsey has signed a five-year deal at St Jam

Jacob Ramsey has namechecked Newcastle legend Alan Shearer after moving to St James' Park for £40m from Aston Villa.

Jacob Ramsey’s agent has hailed Newcastle United as a ‘massive club’ following the midfielder’s exit from Aston Villa.