Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey, who recently transferred to Newcastle United for a reported £40 million, will not make an immediate comeback to his previous club following the completion of the deal.
Newcastle United: Jacob Ramsey Set for Debut Against Liverpool, Alexander Isak's Future Uncertain
Newcastle United are gearing up for an exciting new chapter as they prepare for the arrival of Jacob Ramsey, with the midfielder expected to make his debut against Liverpool next Monday at St. James' Park.
Ramsey, who joined the Magpies from Aston Villa in a deal valued at £40m, has already expressed his excitement about playing for his new club. The 23-year-old, who made his senior debut for Aston Villa in 2019, played 167 times for the Villans, scoring 17 goals.
Ramsey's five-year contract with Newcastle is set to be officially signed after he completes his medical on Friday. However, he will not feature in the opening Premier League game against Aston Villa, scheduled for this weekend.
Meanwhile, the future of another new signing, Alexander Isak, remains uncertain. The Swedish striker, who has been training alone away from his team-mates, has made it clear that he wants to join Liverpool, despite Newcastle rejecting a £110m bid from the Reds.
Isak has not been seen by some of his team-mates since failing to go on last month's Far East tour. Despite his public declarations that he will not play for Newcastle again, the club has yet to take any disciplinary action against him. A fine is set to be issued if his actions lead to him missing a competitive game, which would include the match against Aston Villa.
Newcastle have also bolstered their squad with the signing of Anthony Elanga on loan, joining Eddie Howe's fourth summer acquisition. Malick Thiaw and Aaron Ramsdale are among the other new faces at St. James' Park.
Despite the off-field drama surrounding Isak, Newcastle fans have much to look forward to as the new season approaches. With Ramsey set to make his debut against Liverpool, and the team bolstered by new signings, it promises to be an exciting campaign for the Magpies.
While Ramsey prepares for his first match in Magpies colors against Liverpool, questions remain about Alexander Isak's commitment to the team. Despite training alone and expressing a desire to join Liverpool, Isak's future with Newcastle United remains uncertain.
