Aston Villa pull Jacob Ramsey U-turn after big twist – sources

After recently balancing their books, Aston Villa is hesitant to trade midfielder Jacob Ramsey, sources have informed Football Insider.

Nevertheless, Villa sold midfield trio Douglas Luiz, Morgan Sanson, and Tim Iroegbunam before to the June 30 deadline for the club to turn in its 2023–24 financial statements.

It is now expected of the Midlands club to abide with the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).

Notwithstanding the rollover into a new fiscal year, Tottenham is eager to close a deal for midfield maestro Ramsey.

But Villa have now U-turned on their position on selling the 23-year-old, with a well-placed source telling Football Insider that Emery has decided to keep him, feeling he has a part to play for the Midlands club.

Tottenham could miss out on Ramsey as Aston Villa boss Emery makes decision

It is believed Ramsey is still seen as a key player, with extra games in the Champions League to contend with in the 2024-25 campaign.

Any sale for the England Under-21 international would have been classed as pure profit in the Villa accounts under PSR.

Ramsey made 21 appearances in the 2023-24 campaign, notching one goal and two assists.

The 23-year-old managed just 10 starts with foot and toe injuries seriously limiting his involvement.

He has made 122 Aston Villa appearances in total since his debut in 2019, notching 13 goals and 12 assists.

Ramsey is under contract with the Midlands giants until June 2027 after penning his last extension two years ago.

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