Breaking News: Aston Villa would explore selling Jacob Ramsey to bankroll a big-money signing for Unai Emery
Noel Egan has suggested Jacob Ramsey could be sold by Aston Villa to fund a big-money transfer.
The ex-FIFA official and lifetime Villa supporter would prefer the midfielder to remain with the club.
Ramsey has been linked with a transfer away from Aston Villa throughout the summer, with Tottenham reportedly admiring the 23-year-old (via The Times, 27 June).
And Egan, speaking exclusively to Villa News, has admitted that the Villa academy graduate may need to be sold.
“I absolutely want Villa to keep hold of Ramsey,” Egan told the crowd.
“We were without Ramsey for the most of last season due to injury. He performed admirably against Athletic Bilbao in preseason, and I believe Villa Park supporters would want him to stay.
“However, having said that, we are light up top, Unai Emery needs another striker. Therefore, if Ramsey were to be sold in order to bring in a big-money striker that we need, then I think Villa supporters would understand that.”
Ramsey has been linked with a transfer away from Aston Villa throughout the summer, with Tottenham reportedly interested in the 23-year-old.
And, speaking exclusively to Villa News, Egan admitted that the Villa academy graduate may need to be sold.
“I absolutely want Villa to keep hold of Ramsey,” Egan told the audience.
“Ramsey missed the most of last season due to injury. He looked great against Athletic Bilbao in preseason, and I believe Villa Park fans would want him to stay.
