(Credit: Imago)

James Murray

Sat 23 August 2025 11:00, UK

Aston Villa trio took unusual steps to go public with their fury over the Jacob Ramsey deal because the club and Newcastle United are two “big victims” of the profit and sustainability rules (PSR).

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Villa and Newcastle have both been forced to sell players to avoid being hit with PSR breaches over the past couple of seasons.

Villa have just sold academy product Ramsey to Newcastle in a £40million deal as they look to improve their financial situation.



Jacob Ramsey has joined Newcastle United from Aston Villa (Credit: Imago)

This article contains exclusive comment from Keith Wyness, former Everton, Aston Villa and Aberdeen CEO.

“I mean, Newcastle and Villa have been two big victims of PSR and to me it’s just not right.

“Somehow, it’s got to be improved in some way.”

Unai Emery has been constrained by the PSR rules (Credit: Imago)

In terms of a potential incoming, Football Insider revealed on 14 August Villa are advancing in talks to re-sign Marco Asensio from PSG.

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