Newcastle signed goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan deal from relegated Southampton on Saturday. Newcastle announced the signing on its website with the Premier League club's coach Eddie Howe calling the 27-year-old Ramsdale “an exceptional goalkeeper who adds further quality and international experience to our squad.

England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale says the prospect of playing under manager Eddie Howe again was an influential factor in his decision to join Newcastle. The 27-year-old completed a season-long loan move to the Magpies from Southampton on Saturday.

Newcastle United have completed the signing of Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale on a season-long loan. The deal includes a sizeable loan fee and option to buy at the end of the season. Newcastle had pursued a move for long-term target James Trafford this summer and had the chance to sign him before the Club World Cup.