Aston Villa change transfer stance after rejecting Tottenham approach last year
A player who Tottenham Hotspur tried to sign last summer and allegedly explored a move for again in January is now expected to be in the shop window this summer, according to a club insider.
Based on the speculation over the last few weeks, it appears that Spurs are prioritising reinforcements in the middle of the park ahead of the transfer window.
It turns out that an English midfielder they have had a keen interest in over the last 12 months may be on the market this summer.
Some sources claimed that Jacob Ramsey was keen on a switch to Tottenham last summer after the North London club made a move, but Aston Villa were reluctant to let him leave.
Ahead of the January window, it was reported that Spurs were ready to rival Newcastle and Arsenal for Ramsey, but once again, the attacking midfielder remained at Villa Park.
Former Villa man expects Jacob Ramsey to leave this summer
Mick Brown, who has worked as a scout for several Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa, and remains well connected with the Midlands side, expects the 23-year-old to be put up for sale this summer.
He claimed that Ramsey is not in Unai Emery’s plans and that the England Under-21 international wants to leave the club in search of regular game time. It is not revealed whether Tottenham Hotspur would be interested in Jacob Ramsey again.
Brown told Football Insider: “Jacob Ramsey is one I hear could leave Villa. It’s a bit like the Kobbie Mainoo situation at Man United, where he would be sold to help them raise money because of their financial issues.
“That money could then be spent on new players who would improve their side. I don’t think the manager knows where Ramsey fits in with his plans. He’s played in midfield and out wide without really managing to establish himself anywhere.
“There are players ahead of him in both positions, so if a big offer comes in, I think they’ll sell. From his point of view as well, he’ll want to be playing regular first-team football at this stage of his career, and I don’t think he’ll get that at Villa.
“So it could be a deal that works for all parties, providing the fee is right, and I’m sure there won’t be a shortage of interest because he’s a talented player.”
What other midfielders are Tottenham eyeing?
There is certainly a theme to the midfielders that Ange Postecoglou’s men have been linked with, with the club seemingly targeting homegrown, energetic and versatile midfielders.
Tottenham are thought to be on the trail of Morgan Gibbs-White, while it has also been revealed that Spurs are well placed to win the race for Lille’s Angel Gomes.
We have seen claims that Tottenham are part of the long list of admirers for Adam Wharton, while we have also heard over recent days that the Lilywhites could push to sign Middlesbrough starlet Hayden Hackney.
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