Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan with an option to buy next summer; the 27-year-old has been given permission to travel for a medical, which will take place on Wednesday

Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from Southampton.

Sky Sports Newsunderstands it is a season-long loan with an option to buy next summer.

The 27-year-old has been given permission to travel for a medical, which will take place on Wednesday.

Sky Sports Newsexclusively revealed on MondaythatNewcastle had turned their attention to Ramsdale after missing out onJames Trafford,who has re-signed for his former clubManchester CityfromBurnley.

Trafford has joined Man City from Burnley in a deal the promoted Premier League side say is a record fee for a British goalkeeper.

City will pay £27m, but the deal is worth £31m.

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City had a matching clause inserted when they sold Trafford to Burnley in 2023.

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Source: Skysports

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