Aston Villa could sell Jacob Ramsey in the summer to balance their books, demanding at least £50 million for their homegrown talent.
A report by Give Me Sport has claimed Aston Villa could open their doors to allow Jacob Ramsey’s departure, which would bring in substantial funds. The Midlands side could demand £50 million for their homegrown talent, with his agent likely to approach top teams like Manchester United, Tottenham, and Newcastle United.
Aston Villa to sell Jacob Ramsey
Aston Villa are having by far their best season in ages, and Unai Emery has a great chance to help them finish in the top four. The Midlands side are still considered outsiders to challenge for the title, although their manager will realistically look for a Champions League finish.
In the background, Villa announced a £119.6 million loss in their end-of-year accounts, which could potentially force them to bring in funds through player sales. They are not keen on losing star midfielder Douglas Luiz amid heavy interest and instead might look to sell 22-year-old homegrown talent, Jacob Ramsey.
Aston Villa could demand £50 million for Ramsey, as a sale of that size would massively boost their financial standing. Should they make it to the Champions League, Villa will need quality reinforcements in the summer, which requires them to make funds available for Emery to make use of.
Ramsey’s agent could approach big clubs
Should Aston Villa make Ramsey available for sale, the £50 million-rated Aston Villa prospect will have a long list of suitors queuing up. His agent could approach a few high-profile sides to make a move happen, with the report suggesting he could talk with Manchester United, Newcastle United and Tottenham.
Newcastle United explored a move in January, while Manchester United are thought to hold an interest in the £50 million-rated Aston Villa prospect. There are a few others like Arsenal mentioned occasionally, meaning Ramsey will have plenty of options to choose from, considering they are all willing to pay his asking price.
Give Me Sport’s Dean Jones recently claimed Ramsey is a better fit for Tottenham than Conor Gallagher, which certainly puts Spurs in the equation. Either way, his agent will have a busy summer ahead should Aston Villa genuinely consider selling their 22-year-old homegrown stars to stay in line with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.
