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

Nigel: A good fit. Dynamic, can score, energetic and positionally flexible. All the attributes Eddie Howe likes in a young player. He will gel well with our current first three midfielders and I do not see him as a step down if any of them are unable to play. Jacob will get plenty of playing time.

Newcastle United have agreed a fee in the region of £40million for Aston Villa winger Jacob Ramsey, according to multiple reports.