Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly gearing up for a transfer battle over Aston Villa’s talented midfielder, Jacob Ramsey.
With both clubs looking to strengthen their squads, the 23-year-old has caught the eye of the two North London giants ahead of the upcoming transfer windows.
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Gunners and Spurs looking to bolster midfield options
Despite Arsenal’s strong start to the season, sitting unbeaten with 17 points from seven matches, and Tottenham trailing by seven points after three losses, both clubs are keeping tabs on Ramsey’s situation.
The midfielder has been a regular for Villa this season, featuring in nine games across all competitions, contributing one assist and one goal.
Arsenal’s recent signing of Mikel Merino is already looking promising, with the Spanish international expected to be a key player after the international break.
Meanwhile, Spurs have bolstered their midfield with Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall, but the interest in Ramsey suggests both teams are still on the hunt for more options in the middle of the park.
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Villa open to Ramsey sale?
With Ramsey under contract at Villa until 2027, the club isn’t in a rush to make a decision, but reports suggest they could be open to offers.
A potential sale would help Villa’s financial situation under the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability rules. However, the price tag for Ramsey is rumored to be £50 million ($65m), leaving it unclear whether Arsenal or Spurs would be willing to meet that valuation.
For both clubs, Ramsey represents a valuable homegrown option, making him a prime target as they look to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season.