Fundamentally, Ramsey’s departure is a representation of how Villa’s dreams are being limited or, at the very least, curbed. The 24-year-old was an asset Villa had to sell as a result of various financial restrictions, all blessed with their own acronym.

Aston Villa host Newcastle United on August 16 in their opening Premier League fixture. Transfer intrigue is dominating the build-up.

Eddie Howe has shared his transfer plans for a key position ahead of the Aston Villa match, while uncertainty over Isak’s future continues.