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.

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

BBC Newcastle's Matthew Raisbeck gives more details on the move to Jono Holmes. They discuss where the Saints keeper will fit in at St James' Park, and why Magpies fans on social media seem slightly underwhelmed by Ramsdale's arrival. (Image: Getty)