Newcastle United have agreed a deal to sign Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on loan for the 2025–26 season, with an option to make the move permanent next summer. The 27-year-old England international has been cleared to undergo a medical and complete the transfer this week while NUFC complete their preseason Asian tour far from Tyneside.

Newcastle United are closing in on the signing of Aaron Ramsdale - and despite what some fans think it’s a signing which makes a lot of sense

Ramsdale's arrival is not one Newcastle United supporters craved but the analysis shows he could evolve the way Eddie Howe's side play